Wheatena 'Grits' with Sautéed Greens
Wheatena 'Grits' with Sautéed Greens is a hearty, savory breakfast or side dish featuring a hot cereal made from toasted wheat groats, topped with wilted leafy greens like spinach or kale. It's a comforting, plant-forward meal with roots in American pantry cooking, particularly popular in the Northeast.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing sustained energy and key minerals like iron and magnesium. A typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wheatena is a classic American hot cereal brand dating back to 1879, and pairing it with greens transforms a simple porridge into a nutritionally balanced, savory meal, blending traditional comfort food with modern health-conscious eating.
