Cheese Grits with Morel Ragout

Morel mushrooms are highly prized for their unique flavor and are considered a delicacy in many cuisines.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Cheese Grits with Morel Ragout

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Grits
• 4 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Morel mushrooms
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in the grits and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add morel mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until tender.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and thyme. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
6. Remove the grits from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
7. Serve the cheese grits topped with the morel ragout.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.