Cajun Style Grits with Black Eyed Peas Salsa

Dive into a comforting bowl of Southern-inspired flavor with these Cajun Style Grits topped with a vibrant Black-Eyed Peas Salsa. Creamy stone-ground grits, simmered in rich chicken or vegetable stock and infused with Cajun seasoning, butter, and a touch of heavy cream, provide the perfect base for the zesty salsa. The salsa combines tender black-eyed peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, spicy jalapeño, and aromatic cilantro, all tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing with a hint of ground cumin. This recipe is a delightful fusion of creamy and fresh, spicy and tangy, making it an irresistible option for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes and bursting with bold Southern flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for anyone looking for a unique spin on classic grit recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Stone-ground grits
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Black-eyed peas, cooked or canned (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 small Jalapeño, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk in the stone-ground grits gradually to prevent clumping. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Once the grits are thickened and creamy, stir in the butter, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste. Keep warm over low heat.

Step 4

While the grits cook, prepare the black-eyed peas salsa. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, diced cherry tomatoes, red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salsa mixture. Add ground cumin, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Toss well to combine. Set aside and let the flavors meld for 5-10 minutes.

Step 6

To serve, spoon the creamy Cajun grits onto a plate or bowl and top generously with the black-eyed peas salsa.

Step 7

Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve warm. Enjoy your Cajun Style Grits with Black-Eyed Peas Salsa!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1649.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1579.1

Total Fat 63.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 125.8mg	0%
Sodium 5948.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.4g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 180.5mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1358.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 54.0%