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Smoked Creamy Grits with Boursin® Dairy-Free Cheese Spread
Take your grits to the next level with a modern veggie take on a southern classic. Topped with a melody of roasted vegetables and a hefty dollop of Boursin Dairy-Free Cheese Spread, this dish will tempt and delight your breakfast and lunch crowd. Recipe courtesy Chef Portia Lashley, Community Foodbank of NJ.
Preparation
Equipment:
Large Saucepan
For Smoked Creamy Grits:
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In a large saucepan, combine stock, coconut milk, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, granulated onion, Cajun seasoning, thyme and rosemary. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add pumpkin purée and salt and pepper to taste, then bring mixture to a slow boil.
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Add grits while whisking briskly until all is absorbed—not allowing the mixture to lump up.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and stir constantly until creamy and most of the liquid has absorbed, 9 to 11 minutes.
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Turn off the heat, add Boursin Dairy-Free Cheese Spread, margarine and shredded vegan cheese.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour into serving bowls and top with your favorite roasted vegetables and dollop of Boursin Dairy-Free Cheese Spread.
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Serve hot. Garnish as desired.
Ingredients
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portions
8
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serving size
1 Bowl
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day part
Lunch, Breakfast
For Smoked Creamy Grits:
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1
qt vegetable stock
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3
cups unsweetened coconut milk
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1 1/2
tsp smoked paprika
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1
tsp granulated garlic
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1 1/2
tsp granulated onion
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1
tsp cajun seasoning
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1 1/2
Sprigs fresh thyme
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1
Sprig fresh rosemary
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1 1/2
cups canned pumpkin puree
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1
cup quick cooking grits
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1
6 oz tub Boursin® Dairy-Free Cheese Spread Alternative, Garlic & Herbs
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3/4
cup shredded vegan havarti
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2
tbsp margarine
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1-2
Drops liquid smoke
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1/4
cup your favorite combination of roasted vegetables
About Chef Portia Lashley
Portia Lashley, Pastry Chef Instructor of Community Foodbank of NJ in Metuchen, N.J., spins this Southern classic into a modern veg-centric dish. “I wanted something more fulfilling and appealing than the classic standard breakfast dish,” says Lashley. “It had to appeal to dairy and non-dairy clientele alike whilst still having richness and creaminess. Boursin adds a depth of flavor and finish to the dish without a compromise of texture. It works perfectly to bring creaminess to a plant-based dish. The herbs add another dimension.”
