Spicy Grits With Chorizo, Leeks, and Corn
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Ingredients
- 2 Spanish chorizo (cured sausage), sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 leeks (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup grits or polenta
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh (from 4 ears) or thawed frozen
- 1 large bunch spinach, tough stems removed
Directions
- Cook the chorizo over medium-high heat in a large saucepan until browned, about 3 minutes. Spoon off and discard any fat.
- Add the leeks and garlic and cook, stirring until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and their liquid, 2 cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the grits. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the grits are tender and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the corn and spinach and cook, stirring, just until the spinach wilts. Divide among individual bowls.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 321Calories From Fat 20%
- Fat 7g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 50mg
- Sodium 1,017mg
- Carbohydrate 44g
- Fiber 8g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 22g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Quick Tip
In place of garlicky Spanish chorizo, you can use Italian sausage. Remove it from the casings, crumble, and cook in oil over
medium-high heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
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