Braised Kale Over Baked Cheese Grits Recipe

Name: Braised Kale Over Baked Cheese Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked stone-ground yellow grits; 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 garlic clove, halved; 2 quarts water; 1 (1-pound) bag prewashed kale (such as Glory), coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup sliced onion (1 small); 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 teaspoons crumbled goat cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked stone-ground yellow grits
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 garlic clove, halved
2 quarts water
1 (1-pound) bag prewashed kale (such as Glory), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced onion (1 small)
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 teaspoons crumbled goat cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in grits and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Remove grits from heat. Combine milk and eggs in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; stir into grits with whisk. Stir in cheese.
4
Rub a 2-quart casserole with cut sides of halved garlic clove; pour grits into prepared dish. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving (mixture will be dense and puddinglike when set).
5
While grits bake, bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add kale; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove kale from pan; drain and rinse under cold water.
6
Add olive oil, onion, chopped garlic, and salt to pan; saute 2 minutes or until onion is translucent. Return kale to pan, and saute 10 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper and balsamic vinegar. Serve greens over grits; sprinkle with goat cheese.

383

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic), 2 cups water, 1 cup uncooked stone-ground yellow grits, 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Braised Kale Over Baked Cheese Grits falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Kale Over Baked Cheese Grits

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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