Creamy Polenta with Caramelized Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms

Name: Creamy Polenta with Caramelized Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups polenta; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup feta cheese; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion; 8 sweet peppers; 3 cups baby bella mushrooms; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano; feta or parmesan for serving

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
3 Servings
Calories
483 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Polenta with Caramelized Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms

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Ingredients

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CREAMY POLENTA

6 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups polenta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup feta cheese or cheese of choice

CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEPPERS, AND MUSHROOMS

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion , thinly sliced
8 sweet peppers or 1 bell pepper
3 cups baby bella mushrooms , quartered
2 tablespoons fresh oregano , chopped
feta or parmesan for serving

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Instructions

PREPARE THE VEGETABLES

Heat the olive oil over medium-high and add the onion. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown on the sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until onion has almost caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Add the peppers and mushrooms (increase the heat if necessary) and cook until peppers and mushrooms have softened and turn golden-brown, about 8 minutes. (Note: you can prepare the polenta while the vegetables are cooking).

PREPARE THE POLENTA

Heat the water in a deep saucepan to a full boil and add the sea salt. Gradually add the polenta, stirring constantly. Add the butter and continue cooking at a simmer, stirring constantly, until polenta is thick and creamy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Taste polenta for flavor and add more sea salt and/or cheese to taste.
Serve polenta with caramelized onions, peppers, and mushrooms on top, along with a sprinkle of feta (or parmesan cheese) and chopped oregano.