Cowboy Caviar

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Ready In: 135 Minutes

Servings: 10

My mom found this recipe in a magazine article a long time ago. It's become a Christmas Eve and party appetizer favorite. Very easy and delicious.

Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (4 ounce) can chopped olives

1 small onion, chopped very fine

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1 -2 stalk green onion, chopped

Directions:

1. Mix together topping ingredients.
2. Cover and chill for approximately 2 hours.
3. Spread softened cream cheese onto a platter in a thin layer.
4. Spoon on bean mixture.
5. Top with chopped eggs and green onions.
6. Great with wheat thins or tortilla chips.

By RecipeOfHealth.com