Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits
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Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

A modern twist on a Southern classic, this baked breakfast dish features eggs and grits with sweet potatoes and kale.

45 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe of Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

182

Calories

10g

Protein

16g

Carbs

9g

Fat

2g

Fiber

5g

Sugar

354mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 207 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • sweet potato

    1 large · orange flesh

  • fresh kale

    2 cups · chopped

  • vegetable oil

    1 tablespoon · divided

  • water

    1 1/2 cups

  • non-fat milk

    1 cup

  • grits

    3/4 cup · quick cooking

  • salt

    1/4 teaspoon

  • eggs

    4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Coat 4 individual soufflé dishes with 1 tsp vegetable oil.

  3. 3

    Make 3 to 4 slits in sweet potatoes; cook in microwave until just soft.

  4. 4

    When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, cut into chunks, and puree in food processor.

  5. 5

    Heat remaining vegetable oil in sauce pan, and sauté kale about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    In a medium sauce pan, boil water and milk, add grits and sweet potatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sautéed kale.

  7. 7

    Divide grits mixture evenly among 4 soufflé dishes (or place all in casserole dish).

  8. 8

    Make 4 depressions in the grits mixture with the back of a large spoon. Carefully break one egg into each hollow.

  9. 9

    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until eggs are cooked. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Produce for Better Health Foundation

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