Del Monte Sweepstakes

I was given the honor of participating in a product kick off hosted by Del Monte. They are also doing a HUGE Pinterest Sweepstakes with this launch. I was sent 1 can of Del Monte Petite Cut diced tomatoes with Green Chilies and a 1 can of Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies. I was asked to make a recipe using those ingredients. I was also given a $25 gift card to help purchase additional items to make my dish.

When I told my husband what I had to do, he got super excited and asked that I make a dish called Texas Caviar. I had never heard of it, and I was game. The recipe is posted below.

First off, I thought the green chilies and the chipotle chilies were going to be really spicy and hot, but they are not. They have a really nice zesty/tangy taste to them. There are different variations to the recipe, some just calling for diced tomatoes. I’m really glad I used Del Monte’s as they really made the Texas Caviar come to life.

This is just one recipe that would be perfect with the green chilies and the chipotle chilies, but there are so many more. I know another one would be quesadillas. We love Mexican food in my house, and I know we will be buying some and making quesadillas soon.

The new Del Monte Southwestern-Style Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes are the perfect way to spice up main dishes and snacking recipes.

Del Monte canned tomatoes, fruits and vegetables contain the same essential nutrients as fresh varieties.

The majority of Del Monte products are picked at the peak of ripeness and canned on the same day, to ensure nutrients and flavor are locked in.

Texas Caviar:

INGREDIENTS

4 cups of cooked black-eyed peas (2 15-ounce cans, rinsed and   drained)

8 green onions, just the green parts thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 can of Del Monte Petite Cut diced tomatoes with Green Chilies

1 can of Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies.

1 yellow bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp lime juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and black pepper, to taste

METHOD

1 In a medium bowl, stir together the black-eyed peas, green onion greens, cilantro, Green Chilies, Chipotle Chilies bell pepper, and garlic.

2 In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and cumin. Pour over the black-eyed pea mixture. Stir to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Best chilled for several hours. Serve cold as a side salad or with tortilla chips.

One Lucky winner will receive:

1 can of Del Monte Petite Cut diced tomatoes with Green Chilies

1 can of Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies

$25.00 Visa gift card.

          In addition to the prize above Del Monte is hosting a HUGE sweepstakes. Following the rules below you can enter to win a Sony 55” LED TV, Bose home theater system and Sony Blu-ray Player (ARV $4779.00 USD)

Here is how to get started:

Follow the Del Monte Brand on Pinterest

Create a Pinterest board named “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off”

Pin at least two (2) Del Monte Tomato Recipes from the “Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off” Pinterest board and at least two (2) football entertaining ideas

Register your Pinterest board to the Del Monte page from January 21st through February 15th to be entered into the Del Monte® Southwestern Tomato Kick-Off Sweepstakes program

Get ready for a chance to win one of the many prizes available, including an ultimate entertainment package with a Sony® 55” LED TV, Bose® home theater system and Sony® Blu-ray player (ARV $4,779.00 USD). 

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Official Sweepstake Rules can be found at http://bit.ly/11bK144

Ends 2/15-USA

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The Del Monte products, information and two gift packs have been provided by Del Monte.