Grilled Herb Grit Cakes

Name: Grilled Herb Grit Cakes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter; 177 milliliters uncooked coarse-ground yellow grits; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 8 teaspoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 532 milliliters water

Grilled Herb Grit Cakes requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 33 calories. This recipe serves 8. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of parsley, parmesan cheese, basil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually add grits, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil, thyme, and parsley.

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Parsley

Basil

Grits

Thyme

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Pour grits into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Press plastic wrap onto surface of grits; chill for 2 hours or until firm.

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Cooking Spray

Grits

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Baking Pan

Prepare grill.

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Grill

Cut grits into 8 (2 x 4-inch) portions. Grill grit cakes for 6 minutes. Carefully turn grit cakes over, and sprinkle each cake with 1 teaspoon cheese. Grill for 6 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through.

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Cheese