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Quick Cheese Grits
From EatingWell: EatingWell Serves Two
Serve alongside spice-rubbed shrimp and sauteed greens.
2 servings, about 1/2 cup each
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Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | Gluten free |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines »Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 6 tablespoons quick-cooking grits
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of garlic powder
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Pinch of paprika
Preparation
- Combine water, grits, salt and garlic powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and paprika, stirring until the cheese melts.
Nutrition
Per serving: 153 calories; 5 g fat ( 3 g sat , 0 g mono ); 15 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 1 g fiber; 166 mg sodium; 25 mg potassium.
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 high-fat meat
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Recipe Categories
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Healthy weight
- Low sodium
- Low cholesterol
- Low calorie
- Diabetes appropriate
- Gluten free
- Type of Dish
- Side dish, grain
- Total Time
- 15 minutes or less
- Ethnic/Regional
- Southern/Soul
- American
- Servings
- 2
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Publication
- EatingWell Serves Two
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