Vegan Grits With Coconut Milk And Mushrooms Food

VEGAN GRITS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over a high heat. Once boiled, slowly stir in the grits with a whisk.
• Reduce the heat to low and continue to whisk for 2 minutes. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Check the grits to make sure they do not boil over, and whisk occasionally. The grits are ready once thickened and creamy. Regular grits will take longer to cook, up to 30 minutes.
• Stir the olive oil and shortening or coconut oil into the grits. Add salt to taste. Serve while hot.

CURRY MUSHROOMS AND COCONUT GRITS

Steps:

• Heat a skillet (I use cast iron) over medium high heat. When warmed, add in 1 tbsp coconut oil. Allow to melt.
• Add mushrooms and stir to coat all with oil. Leave the mushrooms to brown significantly on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip over and repeat, leaving them undisturbed while browning.
• Allow mushrooms to saute until they begin releasing their liquid/water. This may take longer depending on thickness of mushrooms. Once liquid has evaporated, add onions and allow to brown. About 4 minutes.
• Add seasonings and garlic and allow to cook in pan to cook out the "raw" taste in the spices and toast the garlic.
• Add in vegetable stock and allow the liquid to reduce by half. Serve on top of grits!
• In a medium pot, combine vegetable stock, coconut milk and spices and set on medium heat.
• When mixture begins to boil, whisk in grits and reduce heat to medium low. Continue stirring to ensure grits do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. for 12-15 mins, or until grits no longer feel sandy in the mouth.
• Finish grits with one tablespoon of coconut oil to maximize creaminess. Put into a bowl and top with mushroom and pan sauce. Enjoy!

CREAMY GRITS WITH MUSHROOMS AND CHARD

Steps:

• Make the grits: Cook the grits with water according to the package instructions in a large, heavy-bottomed pot, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed to ensure no grits stick to the pot. The cook time can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the age and quality of the grits. When the grits are tender, remove from the hot burner and pour in the oat cream, oil and salt, stir well, and cover. (If you cooked the grits with salt, then start with 1 teaspoon and add more to taste.) Set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium. Once heated, add the onion quarter, jalapeño and garlic cloves. Char and slightly cook the vegetables, turning occasionally. The garlic will likely be done first, after 4 or 6 minutes. Place each item in a bowl when charred and cover with a lid.
• When the charred vegetables are cool to the touch, remove the outer skin of the onion, the jalapeño stem and the garlic peels. If you are very sensitive to spice, slice the jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove one half's seeds and white veins to make it much milder.
• In a blender or mini food processor, blend the onion, jalapeño and garlic with the lemon juice, olive oil and cilantro until smooth. Add more olive oil if needed to blend, 1 tablespoon at a time. Clean the mushrooms with a damp towel and break apart or cut at the stem into 2-inch pieces. Place the mushrooms in a bowl and pour the jalapeño sauce on top; let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Make the chard: Place the chard shiny side down on a cutting board and slice the stems and ribs away from the green leaves. Stack the leaves in a pile and cut crosswise into thin strips. Transfer to a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the chard stems into 2-inch-long matchsticks. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water with the jalapeño, vinegar, garlic, onion and sugar, and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chard stems and let sit, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes.
• Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium, add the chard leaves and cook, using tongs to move them around quickly in order to keep their bright green color, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Set over medium-high heat. Shake excess sauce off the mushrooms back into the bowl; too much sauce will cause them to steam instead of sear. Add the mushrooms to the hot oil, and cook until tender and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes per side.
• To serve, spoon the grits onto a large platter and top with the chard, mushrooms and pickled stems.

CREAMY CHEESE GRITS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a large pot or dutch oven, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the grits. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook let cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Cook until the grits are tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20-30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the salt, cheese, and butter and stir until melted. Cover and keep warm.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet or braising pan over medium heat. Add half of the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Flip the mushrooms over and brown on the second side, about 5 minutes more. Remove the mushrooms to a large plate. Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan and repeat with the remaining mushrooms.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the now empty pan over medium heat and add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add the seared mushrooms and any juices that have accumulated. Add the tomatoes, their juices, and the thyme and bring to a simmer.
• In a small cup, stir together the cornstarch and 1 or 2 tablespoons of cool water to make a slurry. Add this to the pot along with 1/2 cup vegetable stock. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes more. Add the tomato paste and stir until blended. Stir in the cream, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and more stock if needed to make a spoonable sauce that generously coats the mushrooms. Heat thoroughly, being careful not to let it come to a boil. Taste, adding salt if you like.
• Serve the grits in shallow bowls topped with the mushrooms, sauce, and a sprinkle of chives.

VEGAN GRITS WITH COCONUT MILK AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Separate the stems from the leaves of the herbs. Combine the stems, jalapeño and 3 cups water in a medium heavy-bottom saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• Scoop out and discard the solids. Add the coconut milk to the pan and return to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the grits, whisking as you go. Continue to whisk until the grits are incorporated and stay suspended in the liquid. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan partially and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the grits peel away cleanly from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the shallot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and turmeric and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Chop the reserved herb leaves and stir them in. Spoon the mixture over the grits and serve.