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Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato Relish

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Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato RelishJeremy Liebman

Rice grits are a by-product of milling Carolina Gold rice. Find them at ansonmills.com or grind your own. To learn how, go to bonappetit.com/go/ricegrits.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix tomatoes and shallot in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

    Step 2

    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.

TagsTomatoVegetableRiceRice & GrainsGritsParmesanCheeseDairySideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian30 Minutes or LessQuickBon Appétit

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