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4
Servings
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15 minutes
Preparation Time
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15 minutes
Cook Time
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Kick it up a notch in the kitchen with our recipe for Southwest Grits. With a little spice, a lot of texture, and classic southwest ingredients, this bowl of grits makes for a delicious and unique lunch or dinner option. In just 15 minutes this recipe is ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) Quaker® Old Fashioned - Standard Grits
- 4 cup(s) water
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, optional
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added or low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
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Toppings
- Chopped tomato
- Chopped avocado
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Cooking Instructions
- Bring water to briskly rolling boil in medium saucepan. Slowly stir in grits, salt, if desired, jalapeno pepper, cumin and garlic.
- Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes for Old Fashioned or 5 to 7 minutes for Quick until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheese and black beans. Divide grits among four serving bowls. Top as desired.
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- Calories 300
- Fat 5g
- Saturated Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 10mg
- Sodium 100mg
- Total Carbohydrate 50g
- Fiber 7g
- Soluble Fiber <1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 11g
- Calcium 13%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Vitamin C 4%
- Vitamin A 4%
- Potassium 8%
- Iron 21%
- Thiamin 12%
- Magnesium 15%
- Added Sugar 0g
- Whole grain 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
