Cheddar-Cheese Grits with Spicy Black Beans

Name: Cheddar-Cheese Grits with Spicy Black Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter; 4 servings Cayenne; 237 milliliters 1/4 pound cheddar, grated (about; 59 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares; 237 milliliters milk; 0 teaspoons paprika; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 177 milliliters quick-cooking grits; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares; 1 teaspoons salt; 6 scallions including green tops, sliced thin; 0 teaspoons Tabasco sauce; 591 milliliters water

You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Cheddar-Cheese Grits with Spicy Black Beans a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 343 calories, 13g of protein, and 18g of fat. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Southern food. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of water, salt, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk, 1 tablespoon of the butter, the Tabasco, paprika, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.

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Add the grits in a slow stream, whisking. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the grits are very thick, 5 to 10 minutes.

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Grits

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Whisk

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Cover to keep warm.

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Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over moderate heat.

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Add the bell peppers and scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.

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Add the beans, broth, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the beans are hot, about 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes.

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Serve over the cheese grits.

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Wine Recommendation: The robust and varied flavors in this dish want a big, spicy, and fruity red wine to match their intensity. Zinfandel seems to have an affinity for black beans, and a sturdy example from the Napa Valley will suit these grits and beans well.

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Servings:

2Tbsps

butter 4servings

Cayenne 237milliliters

1/4 pound cheddar, grated (about 59milliliters

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 1

green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares 237milliliters

milk 0teaspoons

paprika 3

plum tomatoes, chopped 177milliliters

quick-cooking grits 1

red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares 1teaspoons

salt 6

scallions including green tops, sliced thin 0teaspoons

Tabasco sauce 591milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Von Winning Winnings Riesling with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 20 dollars per bottle.