Description
Spicy and savory grits made with cauliflower, kale, and a Nashville hot seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons Nashville hot seasoning mix (or cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Steam or boil the cauliflower until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a food processor or blender with the water and milk. Process until smooth like a thick puree.
- In a saucepan, bring the cauliflower puree, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in the grits. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the butter or oil until melted.
- Stir in the chopped kale until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the Nashville hot seasoning mix and hot sauce, if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot seasoning to control the spice level.
- For creamier grits, use whole milk or heavy cream instead of water and milk combination.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: Nashville hot, cauliflower grits, kale, vegetarian, spicy grits