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Low-Carb Breakfast Grits

Name: Low-Carb Breakfast Grits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower (340 g/ 12 oz); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g/ 1 oz); ½ cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml/ 4 fl oz); ¾ tsp sea salt, or to taste; ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (57 g/ 2 oz); 1 medium green onion, sliced (15 g/ 0.5 oz); crispy bacon slices; fried or poached eggs; crumbed feat cheese; crisped up chorizo; pan-roasted shrimp cooked in butter (seasoning of choice)

Lauren LesterUpdated 9 October 2023★★★★★4.6 (355 ratings)

Ready in 20m
5.3 g net carbs
321 kcal
Serves 3

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Healthy Keto Breakfast Grits (low-carb, primal, vegetarian)

This Southern inspired dish will please all breakfast lovers. Best of all, you will only need a few common ingredients to whip it up in less than 20 minutes.

For a delicious twist, swap the traditional shrimp topping for shredded cheese, fried egg or crispy bacon. It's a fun, easy and quick keto meal that can be made in advance and reheated when you are short on time.

Step-by-step

Cut the cauliflower into quarters then place in a food processor or blender. Blend until it resembles rice (food processor and a grating blade work best).
Place the cauliflower rice in a medium pot over high heat. Cook 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften.
Add in the butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook another 3-4 minutes then use a hand blender to blend the mixture into a creamy grit consistency, be sure not to over process into mashed cauliflower.
To serve, top with shredded cheddar and green onions. This recipe can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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