Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients

• 1 cup grits
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar grated
• 3 scallions finely chopped
• 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 Tbsp butter or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 2 sticks celery chopped
• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 green chile finely diced (optional)
• 1 tomato chopped