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Spring Mushroom Polenta with Basil Vinaigrette
A springy version of everyones favorite polenta dish from my cookbook with caramelized mushrooms and basil vinaigrette
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 681 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 recipe basil vinaigrette
- 2 lbs wild mushrooms, torn into large pieces
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cups whole milk, plus more as needed can use an unflavored unsweetened nut milk if you prefer
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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.
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Notes
- Use any type of mushroom where you enjoy the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
681kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
292mg
(12%)
Potassium
1092mg
(31%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1232IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
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.