Grilled Peppers and Sausage with Cheese Grits

I made this for dinner the other night...not super healthy, but it is really good! And - as long as you don't eat like this every night, it won't hurt ya!!! I got this recipe from Southern Living (July 2011 issue).

2 medium size red bell peppers, cut into quarters
2 medium size sweet onions, cut into quarters
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (I used dried)
1 tsp. salt, divided
1 pkg. garlic pork sausage links (I used Italian sausage)
2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
1 c. uncooked quick cooking grits
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Preheat grill to medium-high. Toss peppers and onion with olive oil, thyme, and 1 tsp. salt.

Grill pepper mixture and sausage at same time, covered with grill lid. Grill pepper mixture, turning occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Grill sausage 5 minutes on each side or until done.

Bring remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, chicken broth, and 1/2 c. water to a boil in a 3 qt. saucepan; slowly stir in grits, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until thickened and creamy, stirring often. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and next 3 ingredients.

It took about 45 minutes from start to finish and was delicious! Since I had a mid-week run of 10 miles and a weekend run of 17, I didn't feel too guilty about eating this!!!

Until next time...gotta eat 'n run!