Coyote Caviar is a Southwest appetizer that is a big hit at parties! There is nothing like this side dish!  If you like Southwest and Spicy, give this a try.

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (4 oz) can chopped black olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (4 oz0 can chopped green chiles
1 clove garlic, shopped (I might do 2 here.)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cumin (I always go for a little more cumin.)
1 teaspoon black pepper (Yes, a whole teaspoon…it’s awesome!)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, sliced

Mix all ingredients up to the cream cheese.  Let marinate for 4 hours or more in the refrigerator.  Spread cream cheese on a plate; top with the mixture and top the mixture with the sliced green onions. (optional)

Serve with tortilla chips.  OMG!  This is my absolute favorite appetizer of all time.

Reference:  “Reflections Under the Sun – The Brightest Collection of Recipes from the Junior League of Phoenix”  1999