Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls

Name: Chorizo & Grits Breakfast Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausages or flavor of choice, sliced; 1 large zucchini, chopped; 3 cups water; 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 large eggs; Pico de gallo and chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Growing up, I bonded with my dad over chorizo and eggs. My fresh approach combines them with grits and black beans. Add a spoonful of pico de gallo for extra pop. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausages or flavor of choice, sliced
1 large zucchini, chopped
3 cups water
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
Pico de gallo and chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add zucchini; cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until tender. Remove from pan; keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans and cheese until blended. Remove from heat.
Wipe skillet clean; coat with cooking spray and place over medium heat. In batches, break eggs, one at a time, into pan. Immediately reduce heat to low; cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 5 minutes.
To serve, divide grits mixture among six bowls. Top with chorizo mixture, eggs and, if desired, pico de gallo and cilantro.

Health Tip: Pulses like black beans are part of the legume family and a rich source of iron, which helps transport oxygen to muscles.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 344 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Mexican Soyrizo & Sunny Side Egg Breakfast Bowl in Simple & Delicious August/September 2016