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Grandma Marlene's Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 green onion, sliced thin
Directions:
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs and green onion. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Spread cream cheese on serving plate. Spoon bean mixture evenly over cream cheese. Arrange chopped eggs on top of bean mixture; sprinkle with sliced green onion. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10 to 12 as an appetizer
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes plus time to refrigerate

 

 

 

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