Mesa "Grits"

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans hominy, rinsed and drained, cookbook recommends Goya brand
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
  3. Add the hominy, cook for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer to a food processor, and process until almost smooth - it should have some texture.
  5. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the cream.
  6. Cook until the mixture thickens, about ten minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

485 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 42g 54% DV
Carbs 23.2g 8% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9991.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 84.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 103.3mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 106mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 39.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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