Breakfast Grits
Prep time 20 minutes Ingredients For the Herb Oil 1 bunch fresh chopped basil 1 bunch fresh chopped thyme 1 bunch fresh chopped sage 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper Directions Place the herbs in a blender. Turn the blender on high- add the olive oil, and salt and pepper. Blend on high for 1 minute. Set aside. For the Grits Ingredients 4 cups water 1 cup instant grits ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper Directions Place the water in a small soup pot- add the salt and pepper. Bring the water to a boil. Add the grits and cook until done- approximately 5 minutes. Cover, and set aside. For the Veggies Ingredients 4 cups baby spinach ½ cup each chopped orange and yellow peppers 1 cup chopped Roma tomatoes 2 tablespoons herb oil Directions Place a medium sized sauté pan on the stove over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of herb oil. Sauté the spinach, peppers and tomatoes for 1-2 minutes, season with salt and pepper. Place the grits in a bowl- put the sautéed vegetables on top of the grits. In a non-stick pan, cook one egg sunny-side up. Season with salt and pepper. Place the cooked egg on top of the plated grits and sautéed veggies. Drizzle with herb oil. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!