Vegan + Gluten-Free Cowboy Caviar
Enjoy this fresh and delicious Cowboy Caviar recipe with your favorite gluten-free cracker. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, fiber-rich, nutrient-dense, and packed with plenty of plant-based protein.
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 199kcal
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls 1 large, 1 small
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black-eyed peas rinsed and drained
- 12 ounce bag of frozen corn thawed (can use 12 ounces of fresh corn, if available)
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno finely chopped (seeds and stem removed)
- 3 Roma tomatoes chopped (also called plum tomatoes)
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped (fresh)
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the black beans, blacked-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, and cilantro in a large bowl. Set it aside.
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well.
- Serve with gluten-free crackers. I recommend Crunchmaster Chili Lime Avocado Toast Crackers for an extra crunch and flavor boost.
Notes
Chopping: Try to chop the vegetables into as small bites as possible. This allows maximum scooping when the Cowboy Caviar is served as a salsa. I use a vegetable chopper to get my vegetables into perfectly diced pieces.
Adjustments: This recipe can be altered to fit your tastes or what is in season. Feel free to swap an orange bell pepper for a red pepper or leave out the jalapeno if you don’t like a little spice.
Dressing Shortcut: Use a half-cup of your favorite vinaigrette instead of the above dressing recipe as a shortcut.
Make Ahead: You can make Cowboy Caviar a day ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Storage: The Cowboy Caviar will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days if it's gone before then!
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 649IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg