Appetizer for 16

Cowboy Caviar with canned beans

Name: Cowboy Caviar with canned beans
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes; 2 jalapeños; 1 small red onion; 1 can (15 oz) black beans; 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans; 2 cups corn; 5/8 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves; 2 limes; 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional); 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp garlic powder

$2.43for 418 minServes 16

This fresh bean salad mixes tomatoes, peppers, onion, corn, and herbs with a tangy lime dressing.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.62Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	10 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.46Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.73

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

18 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
16servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.61 per serving$2.43 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
2 jalapeños
1 small red onion
1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
2 cups corn
5/8 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
2 limes
2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Steps

Drain and rinse the black beans and pinto beans in a colander.
Chop the tomatoes, jalapeños, and red onion, then place them in a large bowl.
Add the beans, corn, and cilantro to the bowl.
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, cumin, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and stir until coated.
Rest the salad for 5 minutes before serving.

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