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Carb Safe
≤ 30g
Low Carb
≤ 15g
Very Low Carb
≤ 3g
Low Cholesterol
≤ 60mg (main dish)
≤ 20mg (all others)
Low Calorie
≤ 360 calories (main dish)
≤ 120 calories (all others)
Low Saturated Fat
≤ 3g (main dish)
≤ 1g (all others)

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Herbed Grit Cakes
 
Source: dLife

A twist on traditional grits; grilled and seasoned with fresh herbs.

Rating:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE

Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75.2
Total Carbs 11.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g
Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 2.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Unsaturated Fat 1 g
Potassium 13.7 mg
Protein 2.2 g
Sodium 164.6 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1/4 Fat, 1/2 Starch
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Servings
Ingredients
2.25 cup cold water
1 tbsp unsalted butter
0.5 tsp kosher salt
2 medium garlic cloves , minced
0.75 cup Grits, corn, yellow, dry
1 tsp fresh basil , chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme , chopped
1 tsp chopped parsley , fresh
1 cooking spray
8 tsp Cheese, parmesan, fresh, grated


Directions
1 In a medium pot, mix water, butter, salt, and garlic. Let boil.
2 Slowly whisk in grits, stirring continually. Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, grits will become thick. . Mix in basil, thyme, and parsley.
3 Spoon grits into a cooking spray coated an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to lay plastic wrap on top of grits. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4 Preheat grill.
5 Slice grits into 8 (2 x 4-inch) pieces. Carefully arrange grits on grill and cook 6 minutes per side. After flipping grits over, scatter 1 teaspoon cheese on top of cake. Grits should be golden and warmed through.
Additional Information
Prepare grits through step 1, up to one day in advance and keep covered and chilled. Cut and grill just before serving.


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