Robert's Most Yum Lentils with Grits Ingredients 1 cup cooked lentils (salt to taste) 1 cup cooked corn grits (salt to taste) diced scallions (green onions) to garnish hot sauce to taste Note. You can serve the lentils over rice or other grains or orzo pasta for variety. You can top the lentils with diced avocado, carrots, and/or other veggies.