Measurements

• 4 cups Heirloom Tomatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 Carrots
• 2 Potatoes
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 cup Smoked Cheddar
• 1 cup Grits
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 2 tbsp fresh Parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh Basil

Preparation Method

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add diced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
• Sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add diced carrots and potatoes.
• Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chopped heirloom tomatoes, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, coriander, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
• Stir well.
• Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• While the stew is simmering, prepare the grits according to package instructions using vegetable broth instead of water for extra flavor.
• Once the grits are cooked, stir in shredded smoked cheddar until melted and creamy.
• Remove bay leaves from the stew.
• Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Serve the spiced heirloom tomato stew over the smoked cheddar grits.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and basil before serving.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.