This creamy mushroom polenta is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of earthy mushrooms and creamy polenta is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup polenta coarse
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth for extra flavor
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced, such as cremini or button mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thick and creamy, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and butter into the polenta until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. If using, stir in the fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve the creamy polenta topped with sautéed mushrooms. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg