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Chili Cheese Grits

Grits are hulled, dried, and cracked corn kernels. To add variety to your grain repertoire, try them! I do urge you to try using stone-ground grits, which are much more flavorful than those sold in supermarkets. However, the latter can’t be beat for convenience, especially the quick-cooking kind.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup grits (preferably stone-ground)
2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
One 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies
1 or 2 scallions, thinly sliced, optional
1 cup firmly packed grated sharp cheddar cheese or cheddar-style soy cheese
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring 4 3/4 cups water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Slowly sprinkle in the grits, stirring constantly to avoid lumping. Cook over very low heat until smooth and thick, about 25 minutes for stone-ground and 5 minutes for quick grits.

    Step 2

    Stir in the remaining ingredients. Heat until the cheese is smoothly melted into the grits and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 3

    Chili Cheese Grits (this page)

    Step 4

    Black-Eyed Peas with Greens (page 123)

    Step 5

    Cherry tomatoes and baby carrots

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 183

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 9g

    Step 8

    Protein: 6g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 19g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 17mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 139mg

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