Cowboy Caviar is a quick and easy dish that can be used in so many versatile ways! Serve it as an appetizer or turn it into a meal. Try it in a big leafy green salad; serve it over cooked quinoa; use it as a filling in whole grain tortilla shells; or use it as a filling for a roasted sweet potato. Make a big batch of this and store it in the fridge for quick, go-to meal. Get creative with it!
Since it’s packed with beans, this cowboy caviar is a great source of plant-based protein. One cup of cooked beans has about 14-16 grams of protein! This recipe is also oil-free and uses tahini, a sesame paste, for the base in the dressing. Tahini is a good source of healthy fat, protein, and fiber.
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup bell peppers, chopped
1 cup baby tomatoes, quartered
1 cup cooked corn kernels
1.5 cups cooked black beans
1.5 cups cooked kidney beans
1.5 cups cooked cannellini beans
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1-2 Tablespoons tahini
¼ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
½-1 Tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
1-2 teaspoons ground cumin
black pepper, to taste
pinch of cayenne, to taste
cilantro, optional
Serves about 4-5 people when used as a main course.
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