Grits And Greens Recipe

Name: Grits And Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces 50%-less-fat pork sausage (such as Jimmie Dean); 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup grated onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 4 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups); 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; Dash of ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

6 ounces 50%-less-fat pork sausage (such as Jimmie Dean)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 5 cups)
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Dash of ground nutmeg

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add bell pepper, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; saute 3 minutes or until bell pepper is tender and sausage is done. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until wilted. Remove pan from heat.
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Combine milk and broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thick and grits are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in butter, black pepper, red pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and sausage mixture. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces 50%-less-fat pork sausage (such as Jimmie Dean), 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup grated onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Grits And Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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