CHEESY GRITS WITH SAUSAGE

½ Cup grits
2 Cups water
2 Ounces ground turkey
1 Tablespoon green onions, chopped
2 Teaspoons jalapeno pepper, chopped
¼ Teaspoon garlic salt
Black pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons reduced fat cheddar cheese

In a medium saucepan bring water to boiling. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. Return to boiling. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until the water is absorbed and mixture is thickened. Stir in the cooked turkey sausage, green onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic salt, and black pepper. Spoon into serving dishes. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Serving size: ½ of dish
Calories: 226
Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 42 mg
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 444 mg

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