Description
This quick and easy creamy garlic polenta with mushrooms is a one-pot dish perfect for weeknight dinners, customizable with any veggies you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the polenta, reducing the heat to low, stirring gently to avoid lumps.
- Continue whisking occasionally for about 20-30 minutes until it thickens to a creamy texture.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy polenta topped with sautéed mushrooms, and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This dish is very versatile. Feel free to add any leftover vegetables you have or top with additional cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg