Texas Caviar Rice And Beans

• 1 (15.8-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red bell peppers
• 1/4 cup finely chopped poblano pepper
• 2 (8.8-oz.) pouches fully cooked basmati rice
• 1 1/4 cups halved grape tomatoes
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 3/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• Tortilla chips
• Garnish: sliced pickled jalapeno peppers

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. Serve with tortilla chips and remaining vinaigrette.
3. Note: We tested with Tasty Bite Basmati Rice.

blackeyed peas, black beans, red bell peppers, poblano pepper, pouches fully, halved grape tomatoes, pepper, cilantro, celery, green onions, tortilla chips, peppers

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/texas-caviar-rice-beans (may not work)