Lion’s Mane & Grits

Lion’s Mane & Grits is a delightful spin on shrimp and grits. Lion’s mane, a nutritious and versatile mushroom, takes on a delicious flavor. Try enhancing it further with a splash of lemon juice during cooking. This southern-style dish is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 45 minutes

Lion’s Mane & Grits

• 8-10 oz. lion’s mane mushrooms
• 1 can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 4-5 oz. cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 small bell pepper, diced
• 2-3 cups collard greens, stems removed, rinsed & chopped
• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Ground mustard
• Old bay seasoning
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Olive oil or non-dairy butter
• 1 cup grits
• 3 cups water (or 2 cups water + 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream)

Directions

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables and mushrooms. Set the greens aside.
2. In a medium pot, add water (or water and coconut milk combo) and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, add the grits and season with a generous dash of old bay and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir together.
4. Set heat to low and cover grits with a lid. Stir occasionally every 5-7 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat 1/2 Tbs vegan butter in a large skillet over high heat.
6. Once hot, add in the mushrooms.
7. Cook for 5-7 minutes with the thyme, sage, smoked paprika, black pepper, and chili powder. Finish off with a splash of apple cider vinegar.
8. Remove the mushrooms from a skillet and set aside on a plate with a paper towel.
9. Deglaze the pan with more vinegar before adding the onion and bell pepper to the skillet.
10. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, then add the collards, tomatoes, and red beans.
11. Reduce heat to medium-low and season the vegetables and beans with mustard, paprika, chili powder, old bay, salt, and pepper.
12. Once the vegetables are tender and the greens wilted, return the mushrooms to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes before removing them from heat.
13. Serve the vegetables over the grits.
14. If desired, serve with chopped scallions and a splash of hot sauce or top nutritional yeast, and enjoy!

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