Texas Caviar

This is a simple recipe for a crowd favorite at any gathering.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can white corn
• 1 (12 ounce) jar  roasted red peppers
• 1 -2  jalapeno (fresh or canned)
• 1  sweet onion
• 1  green pepper
• 1  cup celery
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Mix sugar, water, pepper and vinegar in pot. Bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool.
2. Drain and rinse canned vegetables.
3. Chop fresh vegetables.
4. Mix all vegetables together and top with cooled liquid.
5. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Serve with Tostito Scoops or other tortilla chip.
7. Will keep up to 8 weeks in the refrigerator. . . yeah right, it will be eaten the first day!
8. You can substitute splenda for sugar.
9. You can add or leave out any of your favorite or least favorite vegetables, it's all up to you!
10. ENJOY!