Breakfast for 2

Gouda Mushroom Asparagus Grits

Name: Gouda Mushroom Asparagus Grits
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grits; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 cloves garlic; 1 heaping cup freshly grated gouda cheese; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms; 1 drizzle olive oil; 13 asparagus spears; 1 tbsp butter; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; cayenne pepper; red pepper flakes; salt and pepper (optional)

$11.70for 425 minServes 2

Creamy Gouda grits cook in broth, then pair with buttery mushrooms and seasoned asparagus for a warm vegetarian breakfast.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Cornmeal, 2.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Broth, 12 oz$0.07/oz typical	12 oz	$0.87Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Mushrooms, 3.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	3.75 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Asparagus, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.70Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.85

Swaps

Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Breakfasts Spring

Typical price

$2.93 per serving$11.70 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup grits
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic
1 heaping cup freshly grated gouda cheese
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 drizzle olive oil
13 asparagus spears
1 tbsp butter
1/8 tsp garlic powder
cayenne pepper
red pepper flakes
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Bring the vegetable broth and garlic to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in the grits, garlic powder, and salt, then reduce heat and simmer for 18 minutes, stirring often.
Cook the mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes.
Add the asparagus, butter, remaining garlic powder, cayenne, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 5 minutes until tender.
Stir the Gouda into the hot grits, season with pepper if desired, and top with the mushrooms and asparagus.