Savory Soulful Grits

4
Servings
5 min
Preparation Time
15 min
Cook Time
Ingredients
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Delight in the comforting flavors of the South with these savory soulful grits, offering a creamy and hearty dish that embodies Southern hospitality in every spoonful.

Ingredients & Instructions

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups Quaker® Old Fashioned - Standard Grits
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 can (14.5 oz) low sodium, chopped fiesta tomatoes
6 cups unsweetened almond milk
Sprinkle of salt
Handful of mustard greens (topping)

Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in pan to medium-high heat and add onions and green bell peppers. Cook until onions are transparent in color and bell peppers are slightly softened.
Add curry powder, turmeric, thyme, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute, then add 1 can of low sodium fiesta tomatoes.
Stir for 3-5 minutes.
Add 6 cups of almond milk.
Cover the pan and allow liquid to boil for 2 minutes.
Add the grits slowly and sprinkle salt to taste, allow to cook for 5-7 minutes until grits have thickened to your preference.
In a separate pan, sauté handful of mustard greens until tender. Place on top of finished grits.

Brought to you by Dietitians Ashley Carter, RD, LDN and Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD, LDN

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Quaker® Old Fashioned - Standard Grits

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Ingredient Substitutions

Cooking Instructions

Heat oil in pan to medium-high heat and add onions and green bell peppers. Cook until onions are transparent in color and bell peppers are slightly softened.
Add curry powder, turmeric, thyme, oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute, then add 1 can of low sodium fiesta tomatoes.
Stir for 3-5 minutes.
Add 6 cups of almond milk.
Cover the pan and allow liquid to boil for 2 minutes.
Add the grits slowly and sprinkle salt to taste, allow to cook for 5-7 minutes until grits have thickened to your preference.
In a separate pan, sauté handful of mustard greens until tender. Place on top of finished grits.

Brought to you by Dietitians Ashley Carter, RD, LDN and Jasmine Westbrooks, MS, RD, LDN

Missing a few ingredients? Find the perfect substitute with what you have on hand.

Ingredient Substitutions

SOUTHERN FOOD

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STOVETOP

SPRING

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SAVORY

OLD FASHIONED GRITS