Poor Man’s Caviar

This is a fabulous dip or side dish packed with beans and great flavors. Everywhere I take it I get requests for the recipe. It can be easily doubled, and it’s a guaranteed hit! Serve with giant corn chips or as a side dish. Kidney beans and navy beans can also be used.

Original recipe makes 14 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can white corn, drained
1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or amount to taste

  • PREP

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    1 day 30 mins

Directions

  1. Stir the black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, white corn, onion, garlic, parsley, and basil together in a bowl.
  2. To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and hot sauce together in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over the bean mixture and toss to mix evenly. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 157 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Protein: 5.5 g
Sodium: 524 mg