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    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Cowboy Caviar
    ⌚ PREP TIME: 10 minutes

    Cowboy Caviar

    SERVES: 16

    Click on the buttons download recipes:

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and
      rinsed
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and
      rinsed
    • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
    • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, not drained
    • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed or diced tomatoes, not
      drained
    • ½ onion, minced
    • 3 limes, juiced (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste
    • Hot sauce (optional)

    STEPS:

    1. Before starting to prepare the recipe:
      a. Open, drain, and rinse beans and corn.
      b. Open chilies and tomatoes, but do not drain.
      c. Mince and measure the remaining ingredients.
      d. Wash and juice the limes into a small bowl (if using).

    2. Mix kidney beans, black beans, corn, chiles, tomatoes, and minced onion in a large
      bowl.

    3. Add lime juice (if using) and oil to the bean mixture, and stir gently to combine.
    4. Taste. Add a small amount of salt and black pepper if desired.
    5. Serve as a dip with Baked Tortilla Chips from the Eating Smart • Being Active Let’s
      Cook! cookbook and/or raw vegetables.

    6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

    Be Creative:

    Substitute any kind of beans you have.
    Make it spicier by adding chopped jalapenos or hot sauce.

    Nutrition Facts

    16 Servings per container
    Serving size 1/2 Cup (137g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  80

    Total Fat 8g 3%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 250mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
    Total Sugars 4g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars  
    Protein 4g 8%
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 30mg 2%
    Iron 1mg 6%
    Potassium 192mg 4%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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