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Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

345 Ratings
345 Ratings
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bowl of Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 45 minutes

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

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato (orange flesh)
  • 2 cups fresh kale (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup non-fat milk
  • 3/4 cup grits (quick cooking)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs

Directions

  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.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Serve with an 8-ounce glass of 100% grapefruit juice.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe of Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 280
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 185 mg
Sodium 410 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 150 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 579 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 280
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 2 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 16 mg
Cholesterol 185 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 12 g
Minerals
Calcium 150 mg
Potassium 579 mg
Sodium 410 mg
Copper 636 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 53 mg
Phosphorus 236 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 695 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.9 mcg
Vitamin C 24 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 244 mcg
Folate 104 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 130 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounce
Protein Foods 1 ounce
Dairy 1/4 cups
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