Yield: 16 Servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cup

A tray holding a dish of Cowboy Caviaar, tortilla chips, and salsa.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's
Eating Smart Being Active program.

Cost/Serving: $0.35

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, not drained

1 (15 ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, not drained

1/2 medium onion, minced

3 limes, juiced (optional)

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Hot sauce (optional)

 

Directions: 

  1. Before starting to prepare the recipe:
    1. Open, drain, and rinse beans and corn.
    2. Open chiles and tomatoes, but do not drain.
    3. Mince and measure the remaining ingredients.
    4. Wash and juice the limes into a small bowl (if using).
  2. Mix kidney beans, black beans, corn, chiles, tomatoes, and minced onion in a large bowl.
  3. Add lime juice (if using) and oil to the bean mixture and stir gently to combine.
  4. Add a small amount of salt and pepper if desired.
  5. Serve as a dip with Baked Tortilla Chips from the Eating Smart. Being Active Let's Cook!  cookbook and/or raw vegetables.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

 

Be Creative! Substitute any kind of beans you have. Make it spicier by adding chopped jalapenos or hot sauce.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 16, Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 1.5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 260mg, Total Carbohydrate 15g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Total Sugars 2g (Incl. 0g Added Sugar), Protein 4g

 

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