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Low-carb cowboy caviar served in a blue bowl with avocado, black beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese on a countertop

Cowboy Caviar

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe avocado diced
  • ¼ cup black beans rinsed
  • ½ cup tomatoes diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 1 –2 tbsp jalapeño finely diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp green onion
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar optional
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Tiny pinch of sweetener (optional)

Method
 

  1. Dice all vegetables into small, even pieces for a balanced texture.
  2. Add avocado, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro to a large bowl.
  3. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, spices, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
  5. Add cotija cheese last and lightly mix. Let sit 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

We tested this cowboy caviar recipe with and without corn and found that removing corn significantly improved blood sugar balance without sacrificing flavor. For best results, keep the black beans to ¼ cup and add the cotija cheese at the end to maintain texture.