Cashew Cheese Grits with Kicked-Up Kale - Healthy Vegan Recipes - HappyCow

Ingredients

• Vegan cheddar-style cashew cheese spread
• 2 cup lightly salted and roasted cashew halves or pieces
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened soymilk
• 1/2 cup beer or non-alcoholic beer
• 2 tablespoon any kind of miso paste (the darker the color, the deeper the flavor)
• Southern-style cashew cheese grits:
• 3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup quick country grits
• 1/2 cup cashew cheese spread
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Kicked-up kale:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 cup of coarsely chopped kale, thick stems removed before chopping
• 1 generous tablespoon of nutritional yeast
• 1 generous tablespoon of cream sherry (it is non-dairy; bourbon, vegetable stock or water can be substituted, though the stock and water will not impart the same special flavor)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional garnish: a few smoked almonds or a pinch of smoked paprika