Grits are a Southern staple, made from ground corn and served with shrimp, cheese, or Cajun spices. Fresh, stone-ground grits are more nutritious than processed versions. Plant-based recipes include creamy shrimp and grits, beans and collards, blackened tofu with cheesy grits, vegan cheese grits with mushroom bacon, and cheesy vegan grits bowl with barbecue soy curls and kale.