Roasted Corn Grits

Corn grits are a staple food in the Southern United States and are often served as a side dish with various meals.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Roasted Corn Grits

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Corn Grits
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Roasted Corn Kernels
• 2 tablespoon Chives

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add corn grits and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, roast corn kernels in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until slightly charred.
4. Remove the cooked corn grits from heat and stir in butter, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and roasted corn kernels.
5. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chives.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.