Spring Mushroom Polenta with Basil Vinaigrette
A springy version of everyones favorite polenta dish from my cookbook with caramelized mushrooms and basil vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 recipe basil vinaigrette
- 2 lbs wild mushrooms torn into large pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 3 cups whole milk can use an unflavored unsweetened nut milk if you prefer, plus more as needed
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 8 ounces goat cheese divided
- basil to garnish
Instructions
- Make Basil Vinaigrette and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer on sheet tray and roast until just golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, bring milk to a simmer. Slowly whisk in semolina flour. Continue whisking until thickened, about 2 minutes. If too thick, continue to add milk until desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted, then add 6 ounces of the goat cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer polenta to a serving bowl. Top with mushrooms, remaining goat cheese and basil vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any type of mushroom where you enjoy the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1092mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1232IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.