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Southwestern Grits

Southwestern Grits

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  • 4

    Servings

  • 15 minutes

    Preparation Time

  • 15 minutes

    Cook Time

  • Rating

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.

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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

  • 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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Quaker® Old Fashioned - Standard Grits
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Nutrition Info

  • 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.