Jalapeno Corn Grits

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grits, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• kosher salt
• fresh cracked black pepper

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the jalapeno, corn and onion.
3. Saute until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the grits.
5. Add the water gradually, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until the grits have absorbed all the water, stirring constantly.
6. Stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper.