How to Make Southern Stir-Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional southern cuisine, many people think of comfort foods like fried chicken, collard greens, and biscuits. However, southern cooking is incredibly diverse, and one dish that showcases this diversity is the Southern Stir-Fry. This recipe combines the bold flavors of the South with the quick and easy cooking style of a stir-fry, resulting in a delicious and unique dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    219 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 556mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 429mg