Jalapeño-Monterey Jack Grits Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp butter
1 red bell pepper , cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 yellow bell pepper , cut into 1-inch strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tbsp minced seeded jalapeno chili
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chicken stock
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 1/2 cups grated hot pepper monterey jack cheese (about 6 oz)

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add both peppers, jalapeño, and garlic; sauté until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Bring stock and cream to boil in heavy large saucepan. Add grits in thin stream, whisking constantly. Whisk until grits are cooked and mixture thickens, about 6 minutes. Add sautéed pepper mixture and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	265.68 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.83g	27%
Cholesterol	56.12mg	19%
Sodium	515.36mg	21%
Potassium	205.28mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.6g	5%
Sugars	4.49g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	10.59g	21%
Vitamin C	43.2mg	72%
Vitamin A	1mg	34%
Iron	17.2mg	96%
Calcium	198.6mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.52 Kcal (421 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.74g	27%
Cholesterol	21.23mg	19%
Sodium	194.97mg	21%
Potassium	77.66mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.52g	5%
Sugars	1.7g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.36g	4%
Protein	4.01g	21%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	72%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	34%
Iron	6.5mg	96%
Calcium	75.1mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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