Texas Caviar Rice and Beans

Ingredients

• 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed canned
• 15.8 oz black-eyed peas drained and rinsed canned
• 0.7 cup celery thinly sliced
• 17.6 oz rice fully cooked
• 0.8 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
• 1.3 cups grape tomatoes halved
• 0.3 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 6 servings garnish: pickled jalapeño peppers sliced
• 4 oz pepper jack cheese shredded
• 0.3 cup poblano pepper finely chopped
• 0.3 cup roasted bell peppers red finely chopped
• 6 servings tortilla chips 
• 6 servings texas vinaigrette divided

Equipment

• bowl
• microwave

Directions

1. Stir together first 4 ingredients and 1/4 cup Texas Vinaigrette in a microwave-safe glass bowl; let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring at 30-second intervals.
2. Heat rice according to package directions; fluff with a fork. Divide bean mixture, rice, tomatoes, and next 4 ingredients among 4 to 6 individual plates.
3. Serve with tortilla chips and remaining vinaigrette.
4. Note: We tested with Tasty Bite Basmati Rice.