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How to Make Cheesy Grits with JalapenosSERVINGS: 2 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
| 1 tbsp | |
| 2 tbsp | |
| 2 c | |
| 1 clove | |
| 1 tsp | |
| 1/2 c | |
| 1/4 tsp | |
| 2 pinch | |
| 2 pinch | |
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
1. Place the pot of water on high heat and cover.
2. Chop garlic and parsley. Dice japapenos.
3. Once the water is boiling add the grits slowly while stirring to prevent them from sticking. Return to a boil then lower heat. Add remaining ingredients. Continue stirring every 30 seconds.
Remove from heat when grits are soft (about 10 minutes). Serve hot.
WHAT IS CHEESY GRITS WITH JALAPENOS?"Freedom! Freedom! And before I'll be a slave,..." sings folk guitarist David Tomlinson of Asheville, NC. The next morning, he made us a big pot of southern style Mexican fusion grits that were delicious. Thanks David!
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The verdict on grits is the following: If you eat them alone, they aggravate Vata/Pitta. But here the cheese balances the dry quality of the grits, making them okay. As it mentiones above, this recipe aggravates Pitta. Substituting cilantro for the jalapenos & parsley should do the trick, pacifying your Pitta.
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