Cowboy Caviar
January 6, 2021
This super simple recipe is go-to for snacks or lunch on the run. This nutrient dense recipe is sure to leave you feeling full and energized to tackle the goals of your day!
Cowboy Caviar
Pony up with this fresh and energizing snack or grab-and-go lunch!
Ingredients
- 15.5 oz can black beans drained
- 15.5 oz can black-eyed peas drained
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes drained
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1/4 medium green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers optional
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove fresh
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
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Mix beans, peas, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño peppers in a large bowl. Season with powdered garlic.
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Add dressing and cilantro; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Vitamin C: 9%
- Calcium: 40%
- Iron: 7%
Eleanor Baker MS, RD, CSSD
Hello! My name is Eleanor and I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), founder of Elevated Nutrition and Wellness and the Sports Nutrition Consultant for UC Santa Barbara Athletics. Since 2016, I have helped athletes and active individuals fuel smarter, recover faster, and heal through simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle interventions. I combine my clinical expertise with a personalized, high-performance approach to help clients achieve lasting results so they can live happier and healthier lifestyles.