Vegan Grits Casserole

This Vegan Grits Casserole is a comforting, creamy dish packed with flavor and nutrients. It's perfect for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying dinner, featuring a delightful blend of grits, vegetables, and spices.

Ingredients

• Corn grits - 100 grams
• Water - 500 milliliters
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Medium onion, diced - 1
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1/2
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Spinach, fresh - 100 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Almond milk, unsweetened - 100 milliliters
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped parsley, for garnish - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil, then add 100 grams of corn grits, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
4. Add the minced garlic and fresh spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach is wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
5. Mix the sautéed vegetables into the cooked grits, along with 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 100 milliliters of almond milk, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is slightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in vitamins and minerals from vegetables and nutritional yeast.

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