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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.

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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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