Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Grits ain't groceries." -Titus Turner, R&B Singer
The refrigerator light goes on...
Yum... polenta is grits and grits is polenta.
Romano Grits
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1/2 cup cooked grits
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
The leftovers can be cut into 2 inch squares, seared & served as polenta cakes.
| 2 cups | water |
| 1/2 cups | coarse ground yellow grits |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1 ounces | Pecorino-Romano cheese (grated) |
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat.
When the water boils reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits.
Add the salt and stir.
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes stirring to keep the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Add the cheese and stir until well blended.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked grits
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 201 | Calories from Fat 39 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 4g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 461mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 32g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 7g |
| Vitamin A 3% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 15% | Iron 3% |
| Vitamin K 0 mcg | Potassium 73 mg |
| Magnesium 20 mg | |