Grits 'n Greens

Plate of grits topped with greens and herbs served with a fork.

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This super hearty breakfast starts with a bed of traditional grits, gets dressed up with some cooked collard greens and then is topped off with an egg.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $0.66 recipe

Servings:

Calories: 228kcal

Ingredients

3 Tbsp quick cooking grits $0.04
1/2 Tbsp butter $0.03
1/2 cup collard greens $0.42
1 large egg $0.12
to taste salt and pepper $0.05

Instructions

Cook the grits according to the directions on the package (mix with 1 cup of water and microwave on high for 1.5 minutes – watch to make sure it doesn’t boil over). Season the grits with butter, salt and pepper.
In a small skillet, cook the egg leaving the yolk runny (if desired).
Warm a half cup of collard greens in the microwave. Spoon the greens over the grits then top with the egg. Dig in!

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Nutrition

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