Hello Fellow Healthy Foodies,
WOW! Isn't that beautiful! The perfect dish to prove food is more than the eating part. All healthy foodie fanatics will surely understand this.
Today our recipe is Healthy Cowboy Caviar. This has many, many versions, but I want to focus on YOUR grown produce and the availability of organic products we can't grow for ourselves. This is a summertime favorite that you can grow 90% of in your own back yard.
RECIPE:
1- 15oz can of black beans-drained (organic)1- 15oz can of black eyed peas-drained (organic)
1-2 cobs fresh corn, roasted and cut off the cob (can you say, just picked?)
1 heaping cup full of fresh grown tomatoes-diced small (one of the best treats of a back yard garden)
2 Tbsp finely chopped scallions (yes, you can grow these yourself)
2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro (this herb can bolt in hot weather, but worthy of a spot in your herb garden)
1 ripe avocado-cubed (wait till the very end for this ingredient)
Special note on avocado: This healthy food is on the top of the clean food list. I always recommend growing your own as the healthiest food alternative or buying organic when you can. Well, avocado is one area where you can save your organic dollar. Check out the clean food list here.
FOR THE DRESSING
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Juice of one organic lime
2 medium cloves of garlic-minced fine
1 Tbsp salad oil
2 tsp hot sauce
S & P to taste
Mix all ingredients with the dressing, cover and allow to sit for about 30 minutes or even overnight. This can be served cold, but I really like it at room temperature.
TIPS:
- Black eyed peas have an earthy flavor to them, so feel free to substitute with garbanzo beans or your favorite pea or bean.
- Cucumbers from your garden can be peeled, seeded, & chopped and added for extra crunch. They also can be served as an alternative to chips.
- Red, blue, and yellow corn chips make for a nice presentation.
You just can't go wrong with this recipe!
Until next timeStay Happy and Eat Healthy
The Healthy Foodie Fanatic
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