A southern favorite that's waistline friendly and enjoyed without any guilt. Enjoy this low-fat cheese and turkey sausage recipe mixed with original grits. Only 200 calories, which means it could be a snack when eat alone.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• ½ cup quick-cooking grits
• 2 oz uncooked bulk turkey sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 TBSP sliced green onion
• 2 tsp finely chopped, seeded fresh jalapeno pepper
• Dash black pepper
• 2 TBSP shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Method:

1. In a medium saucepan bring water to boiling. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. Return to boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir for 5-7 min. or until the water is absorbed and mixture is thickened.
2. Stir in the cooked turkey sausage, green onion, jalapeno pepper and black pepper. Spoon into serving dishes. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Serves: 2

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 200 calories (11.5 grams of protein, 29.6 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fat, 2.3 grams of fiber, 289 mg of sodium).