Georgia Caviar

Black-eyed peas in a zesty marinade make a wonderful dip for tortilla chips or bread. Serve at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups Italian-style salad dressing
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• ½ cup diced jalapeno chile pepper
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion
• 2 ounces diced pimento peppers, drained
• 2 cups diced green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place black-eyed peas in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 90 minutes, or until black-eyed peas are tender.

Step 2

Drain black-eyed peas. Cover with Italian-style salad dressing.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together jalapeno, onion, pimento peppers, garlic, green bell pepper, and ground black pepper. Toss in black-eyed pea mixture. Chill in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight before serving.