LOW CALORIE GRITS RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring water and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan and slowly mix in the grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer grits until tender and smooth, about 20 minutes; stir often. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir tasso ham until crisp. Stir in onion and green bell pepper and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Lightly stir the shrimp with the vegetables and olive oil just until pink, 30 to 45 seconds; remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
• Pour white wine into the skillet and stir, dissolving any browned bits of food in the bottom of the skillet; slowly add the cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Divide the grits onto 2 serving plates and line the edge of each plate with 10 shrimp. Pour cream sauce over grits and sprinkle each serving with chopped green onion tops.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 4-quart saucepan, heat broth, milk and pepper to boiling. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and no lumps remain. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese until melted. Stir in ham, 1/2 cup green onions and the eggs; transfer to baking dish.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons green onions before serving.