Appetizer for 12

Cowboy Caviar (12 servings)

Name: Cowboy Caviar (12 servings)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 roma tomatoes; 2 avocados; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans; 1 can (15 oz) canned black eyed peas; 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 bell pepper; 1 jalapeño; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; tortilla chips (optional); 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

$3.59for 420 minServes 12

This fresh bean, corn, and avocado mixture combines chopped vegetables with a tangy oil, lime, and vinegar dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.95 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.95 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Avocados, 2$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Red onions, 0.1 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Corn kernels, 7.5 oz$0.09/oz typical	7.5 oz	$0.67Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
	Tortilla chips, 0.5 oz$0.22/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.76

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$0.90 per serving$3.59 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

3 roma tomatoes
2 avocados
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
1 can (15 oz) canned black eyed peas
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeño
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
tortilla chips (optional)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps

Dice the tomatoes, avocados, bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro, then place them in a large bowl.
Drain and rinse the black beans and black-eyed peas, then add them with the frozen corn and red onion.
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Toss the dressing with the vegetable mixture and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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