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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 minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 cups fresh kale
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup non-fat milk
  • 3/4 cup grits
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs

Steps

1

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

2

Coat 4 individual soufflé dishes with 1 tsp vegetable oil.

3

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

4

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

5

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

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

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

8

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

9

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

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe of Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories280
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA2 mg
Omega 3 - DHA16 mg
Cholesterol185 mg
Carbohydrates38 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars7 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein12 g
Minerals
Calcium150 mg
Potassium579 mg
Sodium410 mg
Copper636 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium53 mg
Phosphorus236 mg
Selenium22 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A695 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B120.9 mcg
Vitamin C24 mg
Vitamin D1 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K244 mcg
Folate104 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.3 mg
Riboflavin0.5 mg
Niacin2 mg
Choline130 mg

Source:

  • Produce for Better Health Foundation