Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato Relish

Name: Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato Relish
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes; 1 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 Kosher salt; 1 freshly ground pepper; 1 2 1/4 cups Carolina Gold rice grits; 1 1 cup finely grated Parmesan; 1 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

From the kitchen of Carly

Creamy Carolina Gold grits meet bright tomato relish in this Southern comfort dish. Buttery, cheese-laden grits form a luxurious base while a sharp shallot-tomato mixture with lemon and olive oil cuts through the richness. Pure, unfussy elegance.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
11 small shallot, finely chopped
1Kosher salt
1freshly ground pepper
12 1/4 cups Carolina Gold rice grits
11 cup finely grated Parmesan
11/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
13 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Mix tomatoes and shallot in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Bring 12 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grits and season with salt. Reduce heat to medium; simmer grits until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid; return liquid and grits to saucepan. Stir over medium heat until creamy, 5-6 minutes. Add cheese and butter; stir to melt. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large wide bowl, forming a well in center. Stir oil into tomato mixture; pour into well.