Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato Relish
A luxurious dish of Carolina Gold rice grits cooked to creamy perfection with Parmesan and butter, topped with a fresh tomato and shallot relish. The bright acidity of lemon juice and olive oil balances the rich, cheesy grits.
Ingredients
- •2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
- •1 small shallot
- •1 to taste Kosher salt
- •1 to taste freshly ground pepper
- •2¼ cups Carolina Gold rice grits
- •1 cup finely grated Parmesan
- •¼ cup unsalted butter
- •3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mix tomatoes and shallot in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
5 min
- 2.
Bring 12 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grits and season with salt. Reduce heat to medium; simmer grits until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid; return liquid and grits to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until creamy, 5-6 minutes. Add cheese and butter; stir to melt. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large wide bowl, forming a well in center. Stir oil into tomato mixture; pour into well.
30 min
