CAJUN VEGGIES AND GRITS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3/4 cup quick grits
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
4 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces button mushrooms, halved
1 large zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks
1 ear corn, kernels removed
1 red onion, cut into bite-size chunks
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Hot sauce, as needed
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 scallions, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups of the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly stir in the grits. Return to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn down the heat and stir in the Monterey Jack, Cheddar and cream cheese. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter and keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining 2 cups broth in a separate saucepan until hot.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, corn, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season the vegetables with the Cajun seasoning. Continue to cook until well browned, an additional minute. Add the tomato paste. Stir in the hot broth and add hot sauce and black pepper to taste. Cook until the vegetables are tender but not mushy, another 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • To serve, spoon a hefty serving of grits into a bowl. Top with the veggies and sauce. Garnish with some scallions and serve.

Sinyou rita
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of bell peppers, onions, and zucchini, and they all worked well together. The grits were also very good, and I liked the addition of cheese.


Abbey
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The veggies were perfectly seasoned, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I loved every bite.


Tanjil Sultan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The veggies were tender and flavorful, and the grits were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Reh Sha
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I'm not usually a fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The grits were so creamy and cheesy, and the veggies added a nice flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Danny Ngulube
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, and they all worked well together. The grits were also very good, and I liked the addition of cheese.


Gyabaah Eliphas
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the end result was worth it. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


alpona akter
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The grits were a bit too watery for my taste, but the veggies were cooked perfectly. I would recommend cooking the grits for a bit longer next time.


Mary Anguiano
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the vegetables and grits next time.


hun hany
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The veggies were perfectly seasoned, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


wai moe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The veggies were tender and flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Mummy Cindy
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still thought it was good. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would just recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Paul Foster
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I just omitted the cayenne pepper.


Safayet Molla
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a mix of bell peppers, onions, and zucchini, and they all worked well together. The grits were also very good, and I liked the addition of cheese.


Colin Hedrick
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The veggies were cooked perfectly and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kwaku Poku
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The veggies were perfectly seasoned, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I loved every bite.


Randall Richardson
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The veggies were tender and flavorful, and the grits were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Canaan Kanjere
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I'm not usually a fan of grits, but this recipe changed my mind. The grits were so creamy and cheesy, and the veggies added a nice flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gemma Codillo
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This Cajun veggies and grits recipe was a hit with my family! The veggies were cooked perfectly and had a nice spicy kick, and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.