Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar is not only far cheaper than the real deal, it's vegan!  It's a simple, flavorful side dish or appetizer you can eat with tortilla chips.  Have at it.


2 cans of black-eyed peas (drained)
2 small tomatoes, chopped
2 fresh medium jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 small onion, cut into small dice
1/2 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into small dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
dashes of dried oregano, garlic powder and ground cumin

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 2 days.
You can add black beans as well. 

Black Bean Burger

Not as easy as microwaving a Boca burger, but much tastier. Shown here with cole slaw and fries.

1/4 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic
1 tb olive oil
dashes of cumin, chili powder, salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 can black beans, mashed

Combine all ingredients in bowl, stir. Roll mix into balls, form small patties and dab with flour before frying in hot oil. This is a bit messy, gooey, etc., but once they cook, they will firm up. Cook them until they are nice and brown.