Creamy Vegan Grits
These vegan grits are a creamy delicious and flavorful breakfast recipe made with plant-based butter, fresh herbs, and corn polenta grits. Ready in 15 minutes, these simple grits are a hearty filling morning meal.
Servings: 2
Calories: 122kcal
Cost: $1
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup corn meal
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs like chopped parsley or cilantro
- Pinch chili flakes
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring the almond milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir the corn meal into the almond milk. Add the salt and vegan butter, and turn the heat to the lowest setting. Cover the pot with a lid, and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the corn meal has softened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and allow the corn meal to sit for 5 minutes covered to thicken.
- Serve the grits with an extra pad of vegan butter, and top with fresh herbs and chili flakes. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg