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Creamy Polenta

How to make easy, creamy polenta. Top with Parmesan cheese for an easy, comforting side that goes with any recipe!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup non fat milk or unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic  about 2 teaspoons
  • ¾ cup  polenta stone-ground, whole grain corn meal, white or yellow
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or non-dairy butter substitute
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Combine the broth, almondmilk, and garlic in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and very slowly whisk in the cornmeal, adding it in a very thin stream and whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps.
  2. Switch to a wooden spoon and reduce the heat to medium. Add the salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring almost constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, until the polenta thickened. The timing will vary based on the brand and type of polenta you use.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese and butter. Taste and add additional salt, pepper, or nutritional yeast/cheese as desired.
  4. To serve, ladle the polenta into serving bowls. Top with additional Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Notes

  •  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 2 pints grape tomatoes, 2 chopped zucchini, and 1 thinly sliced shallot in a big bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, then spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the shallots are crisp, tossing and spreading the vegetable back into a single layer twice throughout. Remove from the oven. Serve on the top of polenta.
  • TO STORE: Store leftover polenta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm the polenta gently on the stove with a splash of broth, water, or almond milk to thin it as needed. Stir often, until heated through.
  • OPTION Top with Roasted Zucchini & Tomatoes:  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 2 pints grape tomatoes, 2 chopped zucchini, and 1 thinly sliced shallot in a big bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, then spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the shallots are crisp, tossing and spreading the vegetable back into a single layer twice throughout. Remove from the oven. Serve on the top of polenta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 4) Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.