[Syddles]

Texas Caviar

Ingredients:

30 ounces of black-eyed peas (canned or dry works either way, just be sure you prepare them correctly if you use dried)
1/2 cup red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup minced purple onion
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons coarse-grained mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow or green pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Stir well. Cover and chill several hours.

Yields 4 1/2 cups on average.

TOTALS:
1289 calories
171g carbs
27g protein
58g fat (6% saturated)
43g fiber

Ratio of Protein-Carbs-Fat is 10-45-46.

In a 1/2 cup serving:
286 calories
38g carbs
6g protein
12.8g fat
9.5g fiber