creamy tex-mex grits

Ingredients For creamy tex-mex grits

• 1 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 1/3 c

  white onion, minced
• 1 clove

  garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 c

  red bell pepper, diced small
• 1 md

  tomato, diced (when tomatoes are out of season use canned)
• 1/2 Tbsp

  chili powder, add more if you want the grits spicier
• salt, to taste (be careful how much you add because the cheese contains salt, too!)
• 2 c

  milk
• 1 c

  vegetable broth or water
• 3/4 c

  quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 c

  grated cheese ( i tested this recipe w/ equal amount of sharp white cheddar cheese, monterey jack and queso de oaxaca)
• GARNISHES:
• fresh cilantro, minced
• fresh chilies: jalapeno, habanero, etc., sliced