Mexican Caviar (Bean Dip) Recipe

Name: Mexican Caviar (Bean Dip)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can black beans; 1 (12 ounce) can black-eyed peas; 1 (6 ounce) jar pimientos; 2 -3 stalks celery; 1 purple onion; 1 (12 ounce) can white shoepeg corn; 1 (6 ounce) jar jalapenos; 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup sugar

Servings: persons

1
Drain and rinse the beans and peas.
2
Chop the pimentos.
3
Chop the celery.
4
Chop the onion.
5
Chop the jalapenos.
6
Add the corn.
7
Mix together the above solids:.
8
Then in a saucepan mix:
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olive oil.
10
cider vinegar.
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sugar.
12
Cook liquids until the sugar dissolves.
13
Pour liquid over the solids - cover and put in refrigerator for at least one hour.
14
Drain liquid and serve. Fritos scoops work great with the dip.

693

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can black beans, 1 (12 ounce) can black-eyed peas, 1 (6 ounce) jar pimientos, 2 -3 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, Mexican Caviar (Bean Dip) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Caviar (Bean Dip)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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