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Herbed Grit Cakes

Source: dLife

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

Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	75.2

Total Carbs	11.5 g

Dietary Fiber	0.4 g

Sugars	0.0 g

Total Fat	2.2 g

Saturated Fat	1.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	13.7 mg

Protein	2.2 g

Sodium	164.6 mg

Dietary Exchanges 2.2 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.1 Meat, 0.6 Starch,

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Servings

Ingredients

2.25
2 1/4 cup cold water 1.0
1 tbsp unsalted butter 0.5
0 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 0.75
0 3/4 cup Grits, corn, yellow, dry 1.0
1 tsp fresh basil 1.0
1 tsp fresh thyme 1.0
1 tsp chopped parsley 1.0
1 each cooking spray 8.0
8 tsp Cheese, parmesan, fresh, grated

Directions

In a medium pot, mix water, butter, salt, and garlic. Let boil.
Slowly whisk in grits, stirring continually. Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, grits will become thick. . Mix in basil, thyme, and parsley.
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.
Preheat grill.
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.