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Fresh Cowboy Caviar Recipe with Black Beans and Corn Easy Homemade Dip

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A quick and easy fresh cowboy caviar with black beans, corn, and fresh veggies tossed in a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Perfect for snacking, entertaining, or as a colorful appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (165 g) sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the red and green bell peppers into small, even ¼ inch (6 mm) cubes. Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño, removing seeds if desired. Halve the cherry tomatoes if using. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Dice avocado last if using to prevent browning.
  2. Rinse and drain the canned black beans thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and canned flavor. Let drain well.
  3. If using frozen corn, steam or sauté it in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Fresh corn can be used raw. Let corn cool before mixing.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together black beans, corn, bell peppers, onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and stir carefully to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing.
  6. Fold in diced avocado gently if using.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Notes

Rinse canned beans well to remove canned flavor and excess sodium. For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds or reduce amount. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Let dip chill for 30 minutes for best flavor. Use a large shallow bowl for serving to keep layers intact. Optional to sauté frozen corn for extra flavor.

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Keywords: cowboy caviar, black beans, corn dip, fresh dip, easy appetizer, vegan, gluten-free, healthy snack

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