Sautéed Veggies and Creamy, Cheesy Grits

Name: Sautéed Veggies and Creamy, Cheesy Grits
Total time: 1800 s
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Veggies:; 1 zucchini (chopped and cut into half moons); 1 yellow squash (chopped and cut into half moons); 2-3 large tomatillos (chopped and cut into half moons); 1-2 bell peppers (cut into 1-2 inch strips); 2-3 Thai eggplants and/or 1 Chinese eggplant (chopped and cut into half moons); 1 stick butter (I prefer Blue Bonnet); ****************************; Cheesy grits:; Salted water; 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional but tasteless and healthy); 2 teaspoons feta cheese (optional but tasty); Grits (preferably Quaker Oats quick grits); 1 tablespoon sour cream (or more if desired); 1 tablespoon cream cheese (or more if desired); 1/4-1/2 cup milk (as necessary); Handful Velveeta shredded cheese; 1-2 tablespoons butter; Optional seasoning: garlic powder and paprika (to taste)

sparkle.labon @cook_3858965

Chicago, Illinois

I came up with this recipe because I like creamy, cheesy grits and also because I had leftover vegetables that I needed to use. I do not have exact measurements. Everything is according to your own desired servings and tastes. I have just found this particular combination of veggies to be delicious. It is not vegan. But, it is filling, vegetarian, and tasty.

sparkle.labon @cook_3858965

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Ingredients

30 mins

Veggies:
1zucchini (chopped and cut into half moons)
1yellow squash (chopped and cut into half moons)
2-3large tomatillos (chopped and cut into half moons)
1-2bell peppers (cut into 1-2 inch strips)
2-3Thai eggplants and/or 1 Chinese eggplant (chopped and cut into half moons)
1 stickbutter (I prefer Blue Bonnet)
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Cheesy grits:
Salted water
2 teaspoonschia seeds (optional but tasteless and healthy)
2 teaspoonsfeta cheese (optional but tasty)
Grits (preferably Quaker Oats quick grits)
1 tablespoonsour cream (or more if desired)
1 tablespooncream cheese (or more if desired)
1/4-1/2 cupmilk (as necessary)
HandfulVelveeta shredded cheese
1-2 tablespoonsbutter
Optional seasoning: garlic powder and paprika (to taste)

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Steps

30 mins

1

Chop all veggies as directed or as desired. Sauté veggies in butter and possibly a little oil (I prefer grape seed oil) over medium-high heat for about 25 minutes or until desired tenderness.
2

After veggies have cooked for about 15-20 minutes, boil lightly salted water in a separate pot along with chia seeds and feta cheese for about 6 minutes. After those 6 minutes, add and cook grits according to package directions whisking grits from start to finish occasionally. Garlic powder and paprika are excellent options for seasoning.
3

After grits are almost done, turn fire to low heat and add milk, cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese and butter. Stir and let grits ingredients heat for about another 3-5 minutes. Then, turn off fire and let grits set for about 5-10 minutes.
4

Serve hot, sautéed veggies over hot grits. Enjoy!
5

Suggestions: Another good addition to your sautéed veggies is mushrooms. Chia seeds can be purchased at Puritan.com. Check it out. Tomatillos, Thai eggplant, and Chinese eggplant may be difficult to find in some cities. Try a fruit market that has a lot of varieties of fruits and vegetables. In Chicago, we have Pete's Fresh Market.