Black Eye Pea Salsa
Also known as "Texas Caviar" down here in the South!
A combination of salsa and black eyed peas for a flavor that will surprise your taste buds.
Serve as a dip, on tacos, eggs or on your favorite cracker.
Or serve hot over rice or pasta.
Toss together with other vegetables for a unique cold salad.
And when it gets cold here in Texas (2 days/year!) we serve this flavored salsa hot,
topped with our favorite shredded cheese!
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Medium heat.
1/2case = 6 -16oz jars.
Available in case or tex-mex sampler as well.
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Ingredients: tomatoes, black eye peas, onions, sweet peppers, jalapeno peppers, salt, garlic, vinegar, citric acid, lemon juice and spices.
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Nutrition Facts: serving size 2 Tbsp (40g)
Calories: 20
Total Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 180mg
Carbs: 4g
Sugars: 1g
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This Southern favorite, the black-eyed pea, also known as the cow pea, is thought to have originated in North Africa, where it has been eaten for centuries. It may have been introduced into India as long as 3,000 years ago, and was also a staple of Greek and Roman diets. The peas were probably introduced to the New World by Spanish explorers and African slaves, and have become a common food in the South, where they are available dried, fresh, canned, and frozen. The flavorful peas are used to make soups, salads, fritters, and casseroles; they can also be puréed; or sprouted.
