Do beans raise blood sugar?

No. Not when eaten in moderation. Even though beans are a carbohydrate food, they are great for a diabetic diet because they are low-glycemic, meaning that they won't spike your blood sugar. They are also full of soluble fiber. Research has shown that soluble fiber intake significantly improves blood glucose levels and insulin resistance .

Why is it called cowboy caviar?

When chef Helen Corbitt first served it in Texas it was jokingly given the names "Texas caviar" and "cowboy caviar", because it looks a little like caviar.

Cowboy caviar (with black-eyed peas) • We Count Carbs

Name: Cowboy caviar recipe card
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: juice of 2 limes; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup tomato, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped; 1 avocado, diced

Description

This absolutely delicious dip whips up in under 15 minutes. It's a great recipe to serve to a crowd as a dip or eaten as a salad. Black-eyed peas, black beans, bell peppers, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onion, avocado and cilantro are tossed together in a savory lime juice vinaigrette, then served chilled.

Ingredients

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Dressing

juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced

Bean mixture

1 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced

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Instructions

In a large bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.
Add avocado, toss to coat. Then add tomato, bell peppers, jalapeño, onion, beans and cilantro. Toss gently to coat with dressing.

Notes

Best served chilled 1-2 hours before serving.
Toss diced avocado in lime juice to avoid discoloration.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Chop
Cuisine: American