Pesto and Cherry Tomato Grits
Rachel Schattman, Bella Farm
Grits are the traditionally southern version of polenta. Think of serving this recipe alongside sauted greens and beans, or a nice piece of roasted chicken.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup corn grits
1⁄2 cup tomato, cherry
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon butter
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat 4 cups of water to boiling. Add salt and butter (or oil) and cherry tomatoes.
Stirring constantly with a fork, add corn grits in a slow, steady stream. While you are stirring, add the pesto and black pepper.
The grits will clump if you stop stirring, so keep at it until the grits thickens so that it sticks to your fork. Remove from the heat.
Serve hot. Alternatively, let cool and cut into cubes. Pan fry and serve.