Black-Eyed Pea Dip

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can of no salt black-eye peas 
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice,
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup cooked corn (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes 
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 medium diced avocado
• optional: Diced green bell pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Rinse and drain the black eyed peas in a colander.
2. In a large bowl, combine the garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt and mix well.
3. Add the black-eyed peas, corn, tomato, red onion, and cilantro; mix well and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4. When ready to eat, gently mix in the avocado and serve right away with chips of your choice