Garlicky Grits Cakes with Red Pepper Tapenade

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Peel off papery outer layers of garlic, and cut off top fifth.

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   Lay garlic on piece of aluminum foil large enough to wrap around heads.

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   Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

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   Wrap in foil, and roast 40 to 60 minutes, until garlic is tender and golden brown.

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   Remove from oven, and cool 10 minutes, then squeeze out cloves.

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   Set aside.

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   Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.

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   Add chickpeas and roasted garlic.

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    Mash chickpeas into oil, leaving some chunky.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Add grits and 1 cup water.

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    Cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, or until grits have thickened.

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    Transfer to bowl and cool 10 minutes, or to room temperature.

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    Shape into 8 1/4-cup cakes.

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    Chill 10 minutes, or until firm.

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    Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat.

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    Add grits cakes and saute 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden.

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    Serve hot, drizzled with about 1 1/2 tsp.

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    tapenade per cake.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.