YELLOW GRITS WITH CORNED BEEF (Bahamian Breakfast)

corned beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned corned beef

Canned corned beef is more accessible and budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lighter option, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened.

Stir in thyme and garlic; cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add chopped tomato and tomato paste; cook until heated through.

Season with red pepper flakes to taste.

Add diced white potato and water; simmer until potato is tender.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil.

Gradually whisk in yellow grits until smooth and cook until desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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