Savory Southern Vegan Grits
Grits are meant to be savory. Plain and simple. There is something wrong with anyone that puts sugar in their grits. Savory Southern Vegan Grits are amazing because they are very filling and work equally well for breakfast or dinner. Grits just need a little love and flavor. For our savory grits we mix in spices, sun dried tomatoes, a little nooch to make them cheesy. What you put on your grits is equally important as what you put in your grits. Let’s talk toppings. How can you go wrong with greens and tomatoes? If you like things spicy sprinkle on a little more love with red pepper flakes. Love is the key ingredient in these Savory Southern Vegan Grits!
Savory Southern Vegan Grits
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped collard greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
Instructions
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In a medium sized sauce pot combine: 1 cup grits, 4 cups water, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, and 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes.
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Bring to a low boil over medium heat. Stir frequently. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. The longer it cooks the more frequently you need to stir. At the end of the 10 minutes you should be stirring constantly.
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Meanwhile saute the collard greens in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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When the grits are fully cooked finish by stirring in one tablespoon of vegan butter.
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Serve the grits and top with the sautéed greens and halved cherry tomatoes. For an optional garnish sprinkle on additional red pepper flakes.
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