Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato Relish

Name: Creamy Rice Grits with Tomato Relish
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes; 1 small shallot; 1 to taste Kosher salt; 1 to taste freshly ground pepper; 2¼ cups Carolina Gold rice grits; 1 cup finely grated Parmesan; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

A luxurious dish of Carolina Gold rice grits cooked to creamy perfection with Parmesan and butter, topped with a fresh tomato and shallot relish. The bright acidity of lemon juice and olive oil balances the rich, cheesy grits.

6 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
•1 small shallot
•1 to taste Kosher salt
•1 to taste freshly ground pepper
•2¼ cups Carolina Gold rice grits
•1 cup finely grated Parmesan
•¼ cup unsalted butter
•3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Mix tomatoes and shallot in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
5 min
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.
30 min