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Cowboy caviar in a large metal bowl with sweet corn, mixed beans, coriander and jalapenos with a wooden spoon on an orange background.
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Cowboy Caviar (Quick Recipe)

This healthy cowboy caviar recipe went viral for a reason! This Tiktok recipe is great for get-togethers and is ready in under 10 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Lunch, meal prep, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 319kcal
Cost: £0.98

Ingredients

Lunch Meal Prep

  • 400 g (1 tin) black beans (235g drained) (£0.50)
  • 400 g (1 tin) tin pinto beans (235g drained) (£0.50)
  • 1 (1 tin) sweetcorn (160g drained) (£0.50)
  • 3 mixed peppers, diced (£1.15)
  • 1 bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped (£0.50)
  • 4- 6 tbsp pickled jalapenos, roughly chopped (£1.30)
  • 180 g tortilla chips (£0.43)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 2 tsp cajun spice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Thoroughly rinse the black beans and pinto beans and add to a large mixing bowl.
  • To that bowl, also add the sweetcorn, peppers, fresh coriander and jalapenos.
  • To make the dressing, combine cajun spice, red wine vinegar and 1 tbsp of the jalapeno brine. Stir the extra virgin olive oil into the dressing until incorporated. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing into the mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Either serve immediately with tortilla chips or pour into meal prep bowls, storing tortillas separately.

Notes

  • Drain and rinse the beans to remove excess sodium and starch.
  • Cut peppers into small pieces and jalapenos thinly sliced, adjusting the amount to taste.
  • Add chopped coriander or substitute with parsley or mint for fresh flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g