Lucky Cowboy Caviar

You may know that eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s day brings good luck in the new year, but did you know that Cowboy caviar was invented in the 1940’s by Helen Corbitt, head chef at the Zodiac Room, at the flagship Neiman Marcus Department Store in Dallas, Texas?  Cowboy Caviar is the perfect mix of simple cowboy taste and upscale living which is why I had to include my version of the recipe in The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook. Plus, everyone knows the Dutton family needs all the luck they can get. 

 


super lucky black-eyed peas cowboy caviar served on blue corn tortilla chips
Super Lucky Black-Eyed Peas Cowboy Caviar
Servings: 0
You may know that eating black-eyed peas on New Year's day brings good luck in the new year, but did you know that Cowboy caviar was invented in the 1940’s by Helen Corbitt, head chef at the Zodiac Room, at the flagship Neiman Marcus Department Store in Dallas, Texas? 
Cowboy Caviar is the perfect mix of simple cowboy taste and upscale living which is why I had to include my version of super lucky cowboy caviar made with black eyed peas in The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook... everyone knows the Dutton family needs all the luck they can get. 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb black-eyed peas prepared according to package directions
  • ¼ cup diced jalapeño or serrano chiles
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • Juice from 1 large lemon, about 3 Tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except chips in a large bowl. Refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld. Serve with chips for scooping.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Black Eyed Peas, Jackie Alpers, Lucky Cowboy Caviar, Southwestern Cowboy caviar recipe, The Unoffical Yellowstone Cookbook, What to eat for luck in the new year?, Who invented Cowboy Caviar?

 

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