In Season Now: Savory Grits with Shallots, Corn and Green Onions
As the fall season is quickly approaching, enjoy this quick, easy, and creamy side dish that goes well with roast chicken, turkey or pork chops!
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped shallots
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels, thawed
- 5 cups (or more) water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Preparation:
1. Heat vegetable oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add chopped shallots and dried thyme and sauté until shallots are tender and golden, about 6 minutes.
3. Add 1 1/2 cups thawed yellow corn and sauté 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Purée remaining 1 cup corn and 1/2 cup water in processor.
4. Bring 4 1/2 cups water and salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits.
5. Reduce heat to medium and cook until grits boil and thicken, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
6. Add shallot mixture, puréed corn mixture, green onions and hot pepper sauce and stir until well blended and heated through, adding more water if mixture is too thick, about 4 minutes.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve and enjoy!
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