Small Batch Black-Eyed Pea Caviar
This recipe for small-batch Black-Eyed Pea Caviar is a spin on the classic dip and made with an agave dressing. It's a great healthy appetizer.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar + 2 Tablespoons
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Caviar
- 2 cups dried black-eyed peas
- 5 ½ cups water
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Combine ingredients to make the dressing in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
- Prepare the black-eyed peas by making sure that there are no stones or debris among the dried peas. Place the peas in the Instant Pot and add water.
- Cook on Manual Pressure for 18 minutes.
- When the peas have finished cooking, turn the valve to quick release.
- Drain the peas and allow them to cool.
- Once the peas have cooled, place them in a large bowl and toss with the chopped bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and dressing.
- Chill the caviar.
- Serve with tortilla chips or dig in with a spoon.
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Notes
You can substitute 2 cans of black-eyed peas for the dried peas and water. Just be sure to drain and rinse the peas before tossing with the veggies and dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 375mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g
