Recipes · American · Breakfast
Classic Buttered Grits
One serving has 215 kcal and 2 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin A (25%). Ready in 20 minutes.
- Preparation: 5 min
- Cooking: 15 min
- Makes: 1 serving (321 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Gluten-free, Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Halal, Kosher
- Contains: dairy
Ingredients
- 200 g Water, tap
- 50 g Milk, whole
- 20 g Butter, NFS
- 0.5 g Salt, table
- 50 g Grits, NFS
Method
- Boil Water and Milk In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water and optional milk to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling liquid.
- Add Grits Gradually whisk in the grits to prevent lumps from forming. Reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the Grits Simmer the grits, stirring frequently, for 10–15 minutes until they thicken to a creamy consistency. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash of water or milk.
- Add Butter Stir in the butter until it melts and is fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Serve Spoon the grits into a serving bowl and top with an extra pat of butter, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Chef's Notes Optional Additions: Enhance the grits with shredded cheese, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of black pepper for extra flavor. Dairy-Free Option: Replace the butter with a plant-based alternative and omit the milk or use almond or oat milk. Consistency Preference: Adjust the liquid ratio to achieve your desired consistency—thicker for a hearty meal or thinner for a lighter side.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 215 kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4 g | |
| Water | 289 mL | |
| Fiber | 0.35 g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | |
| Threonine | 0 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | |
| Leucine | 0 g | |
| Lysine | 0 g | |
| Methionine | 0 g | |
| Cystine | 0 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | |
| Valine | 0 g | |
| Histidine | 0 g | |
| Fat | 19 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 4 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.75 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.01 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.68 g | |
| Saturated | 10.4 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 54.5 mg | |
| Calcium | 73.8 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11.9 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 63.4 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 90.1 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 366 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.11 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.36 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 10.5 µg | 3% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Choline | 13.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 176 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 µg | 2% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.3 kg CO2e a serving: about average for breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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