Vegan Grits and Greens
This grits and greens recipe is a savory breakfast favourite that's simple yet delicious. Comfort food lovers will love sharing a bowl of this one.
Ingredients
Greens:
- 2 bunches hearty leafy greens 10 oz - collards/swiss chard/bok choi/kale - See Notes
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning See notes
- 1 cup vegetable broth or water
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ medium red bell pepper finely diced
Grits:
- 1 cup grits regular or quick-cooking
- 3 cups soy milk water or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
Instructions
Greens:
- Fill a large bowl with water. Remove the leaves from the stems of the greens and add to the bowl. Gently rinse to remove any dirt or debris.2 bunches hearty leafy greens
- Remove the leaves and place on a cutting board. Chop and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet at medium-low heat. Add the oil, onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to brown.1 tbsp oil, 1 medium onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the chopped greens and cajun seasoning. Give a stir and cook until the greens start to wilt. Add the broth or water, liquid smoke and season to taste with salt and pepper.1 tbsp cajun seasoning, 1 cup vegetable broth or water, ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke, Salt and pepper
- Cover and cook until the greens are soft but tender. (See notes for the cooking times of different leafy greens).
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped bell pepper.½ medium red bell pepper
Grits:
- In a saucepan, add the liquid, nutritional yeast and salt. Bring to a boil at medium-low heat.3 tbsp nutritional yeast, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 cups soy milk
- Add the vegan butter then gradually stir in the grits. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.1 cup grits, 2 tbsp vegan butter
- Taste and add more seasoning if needed
To serve:
- Spoon the grits into a bowl or plate then top with cooked greens. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cooking times for each type of leafy green:
1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp cayenne
- Collards - 1 hour
- Swiss Chard - 8 minutes
- Bok Choi - 10 minutes
- Kale - 5 minutes
1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ tsp cayenne