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Smoky Cowboy Caviar with Grilled Corn Easy Homemade Chipotle Lime Recipe

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A bold and easy smoky cowboy caviar featuring grilled corn, black beans, and a zesty chipotle lime dressing. Perfect for summer evenings, barbecues, and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 ears fresh corn, husked (grilled until charred in spots)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1–2 teaspoons chipotle powder or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Place the husked corn directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and charred in spots—about 10-12 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, black-eyed peas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to distribute everything evenly but avoid mashing the beans.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, chipotle powder or minced chipotle pepper, honey, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the heat or sweetness if needed.
  4. Add the grilled corn kernels to the bean mixture. Pour the chipotle lime dressing over everything. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated. Let the caviar sit for 10-15 minutes if possible to meld flavors.
  5. Give it a final stir and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust chipotle heat to taste, balancing with honey or agave. Letting the caviar sit for 30 minutes or more enhances flavor. Fresh grilled corn is preferred but canned or frozen corn can be substituted with slight adjustments. Avoid overmixing to keep bean texture intact.

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Keywords: smoky cowboy caviar, grilled corn, chipotle lime dressing, black beans, summer dip, barbecue side, vegan, gluten-free

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