Easy Gluten-Free Southern Stir-Fry

Celiac.com 10/24/2023 - When we talk stir-fry, southern cooking isn't the first thing that comes to mind for most folks. But, stir-fry isn't just an Asian dish. If you're looking for more hearty stir-fry fare, this zesty southern-style gluten-free blend of rice, corn, black-eyed peas, and spinach will more than do the trick.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup cooked white rice, cold
• 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves

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Directions:
Heat a wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and rotate wok or skillet to coat the sides.

Add black-eyed peas, onion, corn, rice, thyme, garlic salt, and cayenne; stir-fry until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add spinach and stir-fry until it begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes.

Cook's Note:
Use ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves in place of fresh thyme, as needed.