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4 to 6
Servings
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20 minutes
Preparation Time
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12 minutes
Cook Time
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Tomato and Cheese Grits are incredibly cheesy with a dash of spice. This 30-minute recipe is versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of the day. Whether it’s made with lunch, dinner, or even a side dish, this recipe will soon become a fan favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) Quaker® Grits, Old Fashioned
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion
- 1/2 cup(s) diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves, optional
- 1 cup(s) chopped fresh tomatoes, well drained (about 2 medium tomatoes) (see note)
- 3 1/2 cup(s) no sodium or low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup(s) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Cooking Instructions
- Spray Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil on Sauté mode. When hot, add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently until onion and pepper are crisp tender.
- Stir in crushed red pepper, salt and thyme, if desired, tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in grits until no lumps remain.
- Turn Instant Pot off (CANCEL). Place lid on with valve in sealing position. Set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Allow steam to release about 15 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
- Stir in cheese and serve.
Notes: 1 can (14.5 ounces) no-salt-added tomatoes can be used in place of fresh. Drain tomatoes very well.
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- Calories 240
- Fat 6g
- Saturated Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 10mg
- Sodium 50mg
- Total Carbohydrate 38g
- Fiber 2g
- Soluble Fiber <1g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 5g
- Calcium 6%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Vitamin C 27%
- Vitamin A 21%
- Potassium 5%
- Iron 13%
- Thiamin 3%
- Magnesium 6%
- Whole grain 0g
- Added Sugar 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
