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Savory Steel-Cut Oat “Grits” with Cheddar & Greens

Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 3 cups turkey stock (or chicken/veg stock)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter (up to 3)
  • 1 1/2 cups cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 cups chopped greens (up to 3) (kale, chard, spinach, or a mix)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional if you’re keeping alliums super low)
  • 2 tbsp grated parm (up to 3) (optional, for extra umami)
  • Salt, black pepper
  • Splash of cream or milk (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
    Toast the oats
  1. 1
    In a pot, melt 1 tbsp butter, add oats, and toast 2–3 minutes until nutty–smelling. Nice sensory moment for chat.
    2. Simmer
  2. 2
    Add stock + water, bring to a gentle simmer, stir, then cook ~25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy but with a little bite.
    3. Greens & garlic
  3. 3
    In a separate pan, sauté garlic briefly in a bit of butter or oil, add greens, and cook until wilted and tender. Season with salt/pepper.
  4. 4
    Or just throw chopped greens into the oats for the last 5–10 minutes if you want it one-pot.
    5. Enrich
  5. 5
    Off heat, stir in cheddar (and parm if using) + remaining butter. Adjust consistency with a splash of cream or hot water.
    6. Season
  6. 6
    Taste for salt and lots of black pepper.
Read it online: https://wayfarerspantry.com/thepantry/recipe/savory-steel-cut-oat-grits-with-cheddar-greens/