
Healthier Tex-Mex Green Chile Cheesy Grits
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Serves/Makes: 2 | Ready In: 1-2 hrs
2 cups water
1/2 cup quick grits
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles or picante sauce
1 egg, separated
1/4 cup skim milk
non-stick cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring water to boil in heavy sauce pan. Stir in grits. Return to boil, then reduce heat, partially cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add cheese a little at a time until it melts. Add margarine and chilies. Stir well. Beat egg yolk with milk and stir into grits.
Whip egg white until stiff and fold into grits.
Pour into a 5- x 5-inch casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Recipe Location: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/2187/Diabetic-Cheesy-Grits126165.shtml
Recipe ID: 97038
per serving: 294 calories, 9g fat, 35g carbohydrates, 18g protein.
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