Recipes
Amaranth Cheese Grits
Affordable Quick & Easy Latin American Heritage Diet Traditional Cheese Side Dish Lunch Gluten Free Vegetarian
Cheese grits are one of the great southern comfort foods. Naturally, we’re putting a whole-grain twist on this creamy, dreamy classic.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
Serving Size:
1/4 recipe
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Carbohydrate: 33g
- Total Sugar: 1g
- Added Sugar 0g:
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
Ingredients
1 cup whole grain amaranth
3 cups water
Salt, to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
3 tablespoons cream cheese
Instructions
- Combine the water and salt in a large pot and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil. Add whole grain amaranth, cover pot and reduce burner to its lowest setting. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed.
- Turn off heat, add in the cheddar and cream cheese. Stir well until melted.
Optional Toppings: red pepper flakes, sweet and spicy green apple salsa, broccoli or other steamed veggies, grilled shrimp.
Recipe and photo courtesy of OrganicGrains.com.
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