Quick & Easy Yellow Grits | Haitian Mayi Moulin Recipe (Cornmeal / Polenta) | Episode 15

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa flour adds protein while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onions

Chives are a healthier alternative, while onions are more budget-friendly.

Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.

Gradually whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal to prevent lumps.

Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat and sauté 4 crushed garlic cloves until fragrant.

Stir in 4-5 tbsp of butter until melted and well combined with the cornmeal mixture.

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