Classic Favorite

Eggs Baked in Grits Cups

Sautéed Spinach and Grape Tomatoes
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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups stone-ground grits
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 12 large eggs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook grits according to package directions. Add onions and parsley; stir well.
  2. Spoon grits into 6 (10-oz) ramekins coated with cooking spray. Make indentations in grits using back of a spoon; break 2 eggs into each indentation, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place ramekins in a shallow baking dish. Add water to baking dish to reach halfway up sides of ramekins.
  4. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until eggs are cooked to desired doneness.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp vegetarian balsamic vinegar
  • 2 (10-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Sauté tomatoes in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until they begin to burst; add garlic, honey, and vinegar. Cook 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add spinach, and cook just until wilted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
276
87
363
Fat (g) 10 5 15
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 16 3 19
Carb (g) 28 12 40
Fiber (g) 2 3 5
Sodium (mg) 338 277 615

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