Southwestern Cheese Grits Breakfast Bowl With Avocado Salsa

1. 1

   Bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, whisk in grits and season to taste with salt. When grits return to boil, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   While grits cook prepare the avocado salsa by combining the avocado, onion, pepper and tomato. Sprinkle liberally with lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   When the grits are cooked, remove from heat and stir in cheese and green chili. Cover and allow to rest while cooking the eggs.

4. 4

   Cook eggs in a lightly seasoned skillet to your liking; i.e., sunny side up, over easy, etc. When finished cooking eggs toss the sliced meat onto the hot pan and toss to just warm.

5. 5

   To assemble, divide the grits between 2 shallow bowls. Top each with a cooked egg, half the meat and a generous helping of avocado salsa. Sprinkle all with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.