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Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms
Easy creamy polenta with mushrooms is a perfectly cozy and comforting yet sophisticated gluten-free vegan dinner!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 311 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup of stone-ground polenta
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil divided
- plant-based milk to taste (optional)
- 1 pound of sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- ½ of a lime
- ½ to 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the polenta according to package instructions. When ready, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cover with the lid, and set aside.
- In a large pan with a lid, over medium heat, add the remaining oil. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, juice of the lime, ½ cup of water, and tomato paste. Mix well and add it to the pan. Mix well, bring to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Do not let juices dry, add water as needed.
- Once the mushrooms are ready, taste and season with black pepper.
- If the polenta has dried up and too thick for personal taste add the remaining plant-based milk until the desired consistency is achieved. Serve immediately topped with mushrooms and sauce.
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Notes
- For more flavor: Cook the polenta with vegetable broth instead of water.
- Use instant polenta when possible: To cut cooking time down to minutes instead of 30-45 minutes. If unavailable, coarsely ground cornmeal will have a similar taste and texture.
- If you use regular polenta: Simmer over low, partially covered, whisking vigorously every 5 minutes until tender and creamy.
- To avoid lumpy polenta: Sprinkle the polenta into the pan gradually while whisking constantly. Then whisk frequently (or constantly if using instant polenta) until thickened.
Nutrition Information
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
543mg
(23%)
Potassium
492mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.