Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"For fast acting relief, try slowing down."
-Lily Tomlin, Comedienne
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This healthy grit cakes recipe could just as easily be called grilled polenta cakes. Using a little romano or fontina cheese with fresh basil instead of the chipotle makes it Italian.
Add a bit of cilantro to this recipe or jazz it up with some ground cumin. Make them southern by using three ounces of low-fat cheddar cheese and an ounce of minced low-fat ham -- The variations are endless and make perfect accompaniment to almost any dish.
Chipotle Jack Grilled Grit Cakes
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 2 grit cakes
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2.
This healthy recipe keeps well for about 48 hours in the refrigerator.
| 2 cups | water |
| 1 medium | chipotle pepper in adobo sauce |
| 1 cup | coarse ground yellow grits |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/8 tsp | fresh ground black pepper |
| 4 ounces | Monterey jack cheese |
| spray olive oil |
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Heat the water in a large sauce pan over high heat. While it is heating mince the chipotle pepper and add it to the water.
When the water boils slowly add the grits stirring continuously so they won't clump. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the salt and pepper.
Cook the grits for about 20 minutes until most of the water is cooked away and they are very thick. Add the Monterrey jack cheese and stir until melted.
When the cheese is melted place the grits in 9 x 9 non-stick baking pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool for about 20 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve preheat the oven to 400°F and place a grill pan inside. Cut the cake into four squares and then each square into triangles.
When the grill pan is hot spray lightly with oil and place the grit cakes inside. Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes and turn the cakes over. Bake for another 5 - 10 minutes until lightly browned with grill marks on both sides.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 grit cakes
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 234 | Calories from Fat 59 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 304mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates 31g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 11g |
| Vitamin A 5% | Vitamin C 3% |
| Calcium 20% | Iron 10% |
| Vitamin K 1 mcg | Potassium 85 mg |
| Magnesium 19 mg | |