Vegetarian Dirty Grits
Honestly, this first came about as a warm, filling, sick person, comfort food. However, as the sickness subsided, we noticed the depth of flavor and the pure deliciousness that we had stumbled upon. There are so many different ways to make grits and with this hodgepodge creation, all of the ingredients just clicked.
Another thing to note is that there is a level of flexibility granted to the dish as well; if you want to make it carnivore friendly, you can easily add real sausage or use chicken broth during the cooking process. Aside from having a multitude of options for toppings, this recipe’s leftovers can easily be used to fry up some amazing grit cakes!
Vegetarian Dirty Grits
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 slice swiss cheese
- 2 slices monterey jack cheese
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1 slice colby jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- Morningstar sausage patties to top
- hot sauce to top
Instructions
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Follow package instructions to bake Morningstar sausage in the oven. While they are baking proceed with making the grits.
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Combine vegetable broth and grits in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Chop the cheese slices into small cubes, measure out the parmesan, and place it all in a small bowl.
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Stir the grits, and when the broth is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer.
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Cook at a simmer for 5 minutes before adding in the butter. Stir often for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.
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Add the cheeses and stir to incorporate.
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Remove the pot from heat and let it cool.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve grits topped with chopped sausage and hot sauce.
