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Grits 'n Greens
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 time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
In a small skillet, cook the egg leaving the yolk runny (if desired).
- 3
Warm a half cup of collard greens in the microwave. Spoon the greens over the grits then top with the egg. Dig in!