Smothered Cheese Grits and Steamed Greens

Smothered Cheese Grits and Steamed Greens takes approximately 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe makes 8 servings with 234 calories, 10g of protein, and 9g of fat each. For $1.1 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1284 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Plenty of people really liked this Southern dish. It works well as a breakfast. If you have apple cider vinegar, grits, kale, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Vegetarian Times. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Overall, this recipe earns an excellent spoonacular score of 98%. Try Cheese Grits and Greens, Smothered Pork Chops and Grits, and Smothered Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, and Grits for similar recipes.

Servings: 8

 

Ingredients:

1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar

2 oz. (½ cup) grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, plus more for sprinkling, optional Toasted sesame seeds, optional

1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

¾ cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned white hominy grits (not instant)

1 lb. curly kale, tough stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces (14 cups)

¼ cup low-fat milk

3 Tbs. olive oil, divided

2 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla, halved

Equipment:

frying pan

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until onions are softened and caramelized, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and keep warm.2. Meanwhile, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in corn and milk, and return to a simmer, stirring constantly to incorporate milk. Keep warm.3. Steam kale in basket steamer 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted but still bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer to bowl, and stir in vinegar and remaining 1 Tbs. oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.4. To serve: Stir cheese into grits, and transfer to serving platter. Top with kale, then onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and grated cheese (if using).

 

Step by step:


1. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onions, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until onions are softened and caramelized, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and keep warm.

3. Meanwhile, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in corn and milk, and return to a simmer, stirring constantly to incorporate milk. Keep warm.

4. Steam kale in basket steamer 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted but still bright green and crisp-tender.

5. Transfer to bowl, and stir in vinegar and remaining 1 Tbs. oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

6. To serve: Stir cheese into grits, and transfer to serving platter. Top with kale, then onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and grated cheese (if using).


Nutrition Information:

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233k Calories
9g Protein
9g Total Fat
32g Carbs
100% Health Score
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Calories
233k
12%

Fat
9g
14%

  Saturated Fat
2g
15%

Carbohydrates
32g
11%

  Sugar
5g
7%

Cholesterol
7mg
3%

Sodium
101mg
4%

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Protein
9g
19%

Vitamin K
830µg
791%

Vitamin A
11866IU
237%

Vitamin C
145mg
177%

Copper
1mg
91%

Manganese
0.89mg
44%

Calcium
253mg
25%

Vitamin B6
0.47mg
24%

Potassium
765mg
22%

Phosphorus
201mg
20%

Magnesium
76mg
19%

Folate
65µg
16%

Vitamin B1
0.22mg
14%

Vitamin B2
0.23mg
13%

Iron
2mg
13%

Vitamin B3
1mg
9%

Zinc
1mg
8%

Selenium
5µg
8%

Fiber
1g
5%

Vitamin E
0.8mg
5%

Vitamin B5
0.45mg
5%

Vitamin B12
0.09µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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