Typically when you think of stir-fry you think of Asian cuisine, but who says it has to be Asian? You will enjoy this zesty blend of rice, corn, black-eyed peas, and spinach.

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

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 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves

DIRECTIONS

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

2. 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, 1-2 minutes.

You can use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves instead of the fresh thyme, if desired.

Bon Appetite !