How to Make Grits - Hungry in Brooklyn

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and available year-round.

grits

🥗Healthier: polenta

💰Cheaper: instant grits

Instant grits are quicker to prepare and often less expensive.

Boil water in a medium saucepan over high heat.

Add grits and salt to the boiling water, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low and cook grits until thickened, about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in butter and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Preheat the broiler on high.

Slice tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Broil tomatoes until they are blistered and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove tomatoes from the oven and let cool slightly.

Spoon grits into bowls and top with broiled tomatoes.

Garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper if desired.

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