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Cauliflower Polenta
5 from 15 votes

Cauliflower Polenta

Cauliflower Polenta blends riced cauliflower cooked with polenta in vegetable broth into a creamy, cheesy dish enriched with mascarpone and Parmesan. The dish combines the texture of polenta with the mild flavor and lightness of cauliflower for a comforting side or base.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the mascarpone and Parmesan cheeses. Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve polenta with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% 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.