Texas Caviar

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Hearty slow-simmered black beans with ham hock and fresh salsa relish
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This hearty “Texas Caviar” is a comforting, slow-cooked bean dish that blends tender black beans with the rich, smoky depth of a ham hock. The beans are simmered for hours until creamy and flavorful, then mixed with a fresh, bright relish of sautéed onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. The contrast between the savory, tender beans and the crisp, acidic vegetable mixture creates a complex and satisfying side dish. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a robust accompaniment to grilled meats, this recipe offers a rustic, home-style appeal. While traditionally served warm, it also makes for an excellent cold bean salad the next day.

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Texas Caviar

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 194.7

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This hearty "Texas Caviar" is a comforting, slow-cooked bean dish that blends tender black beans with the rich, smoky depth of a ham hock. The beans are simmered for hours until creamy and flavorful, then mixed with a fresh, bright relish of saut&# 195;©ed onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. The contrast between the savory, tender beans and the crisp, acidic vegetable mixture creates a complex and satisfying side dish. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a robust accompaniment to grilled meats, this recipe offers a rustic, home-style appeal. While traditionally served warm, it also makes for an excellent cold bean salad the next day.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the dried black beans in a large pot and cover with water, ensuring the water level is about 4 inches above the beans.
  2. Add the ham hock to the pot, cover, and place over high heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
  4. Check the pot occasionally and add water as necessary to keep the beans barely covered during cooking.
  5. Remove the lid during the last hour of cooking to allow the liquid to thicken slightly.
  6. Season the beans with salt and pepper to taste at the end of the cooking time.
  7. While the beans are simmering, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add chopped onion and green peppers to the skillet and cook until soft, about 7 minutes.
  9. Add peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another minute.
  10. Once the beans are tender, stir the cooked onion, pepper, and tomato mixture into the beans.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 194.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 328.9mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 29.1g10%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 16.9g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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