Creamy polenta
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How to make silky soft Creamy Polenta from scratch. This super simple recipe is made with basic pantry ingredients and is the perfect side dish to roasted meats, vegetables and stews.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup polenta or medium yellow cornmeal (175g)
- 3 cups water (710ml)
- 2 cups milk (470ml)
- 2-4 tbsp butter (30-60g)
- ½ cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or cheese or choice (80g)
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Heat the water and milk in a large saucepan or pot until boiling. Once boiling slowly pour the polenta into the hot liquid whilst whisking to avoid any lumps. Constantly stir the polenta until it starts to thicken then turn the heat down to low.
- Cook the polenta on a low heat for at least 30 minutes or until it starts to come away from the edge of the pot, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon (different brands and how fine or coarse the polenta is will make a difference in cooking times but generally 30 minutes is enough time for medium ground cornmeal).
- Add the butter, parmesan (or cheese of choice), salt and pepper to taste and stir until melted and combined.
- Serve immediately or pour into a baking dish to cool.
Notes
- If you can't find bags of cornmeal labelled polenta then make sure to buy yellow cornmeal medium ground.
- If you can only find coarse cornmeal and prefer a smooth and creamy polenta then blitz the cornmeal in a food processor before cooking with it. This will give it a finer texture.
- I like to use a mixture of water and milk for the cooking liquid but you can use all water or even use a little cream for a little extra indulgence.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency then omit 1 cup of liquid or cook it for longer (around 45 minutes).
- leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Cut leftovers into slices, drizzle in oil and grill or bake them. Check out our recipe for crispy baked polenta fries for using leftovers!
- Polenta is perfect served with Peposo - Tuscan Red Wine Beef Stew.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
558IU
(11%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 558IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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