Chai Spiced Grits
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 124
- Total Fat
- 6
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 16
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 20
- Sodium
- 88
- Total: 50 min (includes steeping time)
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 chai tea bags
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grits (not instant), such as Weisenberger
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and the tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags. Add the cinnamon and stir to combine.
- Bring the chai mixture back to a boil and sprinkle the grits over it slowly, to prevent clumping. Cook, uncovered and stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until the grits are soft and have a creamy texture, 25 to 35 minutes. (If the grits get too dry, add up to 2 cups warm water during cooking.)
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream and lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper, if necessary.