Cauliflower Polenta
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
19 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
183 kcal
-
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
-
Cuisine
Italian
Cauliflower Polenta
Description
This recipe starts by bringing vegetable broth and riced cauliflower to a boil, then slowly whisking in polenta to prevent lumps. Cooking over low simmer for 15 to 20 minutes softens the polenta and cauliflower blend.
Mascarpone and grated Parmesan cheeses are stirred in to add richness and creaminess, with salt and pepper seasoning to taste. The resulting dish has a smooth texture characteristic of polenta, enhanced by the subtle vegetable notes of cauliflower.
The cauliflower adds a light, slightly sweet dimension complementing the cheese, while the broth base imparts flavor without heaviness. Toppings like marinara sauce or additional cheese can customize the dish for different meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups vegetable broth reduced sodium or chicken broth
- 1 bag (12 oz) riced cauliflower frozen, used a cauliflower and sweet potato blend
- ½ cup polenta or cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt
- black pepper
- marinara sauce grated Parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, optional toppings
Instructions
- Pour the broth and the vegetables into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, pour the polenta in slowly, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Lower the heat to a low simmer and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
- Stir in the mascarpone and Parmesan cheeses. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve polenta with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
