Healthy Grits
Healthy Grits are a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This recipe combines the creamy texture of grits with healthy ingredients to create a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Gradually whisk in the grits and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the grits, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the grated cheese and olive oil until well combined.
- Serve the healthy grits hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Medium saucepan Whisk Measuring cups and spoons
Tools
Cooking spoon Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the healthy grits with a poached egg on top for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add chopped green onions or diced tomatoes to the grits before serving.
Cost
$8