BAKED POLENTA WITH CRISPY LEEKS AND BLUE CHEESE
Baking polenta in the oven means you don't have to stand over the pot, stirring the extremely hot, bubbling mass. Here, the polenta is cooked in stock for the deepest flavor. Then it's topped with piquant crumbles of Gorgonzola dolce and crisp fried leeks, which add sweetness and crunch. You can serve this as a warming main course along with a crisp green salad, or as a rich and flavorful side dish to simple roasted meats or fish.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 9-by-9-inch baking dish. In a large pot, bring stock, 2 tablespoons butter and salt to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, then slowly add polenta, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Scrape polenta into prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
- As polenta bakes, prepare the leeks: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 3 tablespoons oil, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in leeks and a large pinch of salt, and cook until dark golden and crisped, stirring frequently, and lowering heat if they start to brown too quickly, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Remove polenta from oven. Stir in half the Gorgonzola, then cover again with foil, and let sit for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- When ready to serve, taste polenta and stir in more salt, if needed (this will depend on how salty your cheese and stock are). Drizzle polenta with olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining Gorgonzola, crispy leeks, and parsley or basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 578 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHEESY POLENTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 22m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy pot. Add the salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cheese, milk, butter, and parsley. Stir until the butter and cheese have melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a bowl and serve.
CHEESY POLENTA
This versatile side dish would work great along with pork, chicken, beef or fish. The trick is to slowly add the cornmeal and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
Provided by dadrules
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring milk, water, and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes, until creamy, lifting the lid and stirring every 3 or 4 minutes to prevent sticking. Remove pot from stove, stir in pepper and butter. Gradually stir in cheese. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
POLENTA WITH LEEKS
Now this is a recipe I don't make too often because I eat way too much of it. It is the ultimate comfort food for me and one that I become a bottomless pit with. Though it is good as a side dish with pasta and sauce or with braised meats.
Provided by Kim A. Heaphy
Categories Low Protein
Time 50m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash leeks well. Thinly slice white and pale green parts only.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add leeks and stir. Cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add water, broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring almost constantly until thick.
- and creamy, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 168.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.3
15-MINUTE CHEESY POLENTA WITH CHUNKY TOMATO RAGU
This quick homemade tomato ragu is packed with vegetables and takes just a few minutes longer than warming up a jar of sauce. Finely chopping the vegetables in a food processor cuts down the cooking time tremendously. Serve it over quick-cooking creamy polenta for a complete meal that's ready in 15 minutes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the milk, 3 1/2 cups water and a large pinch of salt in a medium saucepan, cover and set it over medium-high heat.
- When the large skillet is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl the pan to coat. Add the sausage and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat, until lightly browned in parts, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the onion into large chunks.
- Add the onion, carrots and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the vegetables and a large pinch of salt to the pan with the sausage and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
- By this time, the milk and water mixture should be at a strong simmer. Whisk in the polenta and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta is thickened and creamy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter and cheese and season with additional salt if needed. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
- When the vegetables are slightly softened, stir in the tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are completely tender and the juice from the tomatoes has reduced slightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Divide the polenta (if the polenta is too thick, whisk in 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water to thin it out) among 4 bowls and top with the chunky tomato ragu. Toss the greens in a large bowl with the remaining olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and some salt and pepper and serve on the side.
SOFT POLENTA WITH LEEKS
Categories Side Quick & Easy Parmesan Cornmeal Leek Winter Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks; stir to coat. Cover and cook until leeks soften, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups water, broth and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until mixture is thick and creamy, stirring often and thinning with more water if necessary, about 35 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat. Discard bay leaf. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan cheese. Season polenta to taste with salt and pepper. Divide polenta among plates.
POLENTA WITH LEEKS AND GORGONZOLA
Steps:
- Trim the fennel bulbs, wash them well, cut them in 1/2lengthwise, and then slice them about 1/4 inch thick. Peel the onions and slice them the same way.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the fennel and onions in it slowly, stirring often, adding a little salt and pepper, to taste, until they are completely soft and golden brown. Stir in the wine, and continue cooking until almost all the liquid is gone, then set the pan aside.
- Clean the leeks thoroughly, cut them in 1/2 lengthwise, then slice them quite thinly crosswise. Heat the remaining olive oil and the butter in a non-stick pan and saute the leeks, stirring them often, until they are soft and beginning to color. Add a little sprinkle of salt¿but not too much.
- Heat 6 cups of broth in a medium-sized saucepan and whisk in the polenta. Lower the heat and simmer the polenta, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, or at least very often, until it is thick and smooth, about 30 minutes. Stir in the sauteed leeks; break the Gorgonzola into chunks and stir it in. Keep stirring until the cheese is all melted into the cornmeal. The polenta should be thick and smooth, but not stiff. If it is holding a shape as you stir it, gradually mix in a bit more vegetable broth.
- Meanwhile, warm up the caramelized fennel and onion mixture. This too could be moistened with a bit of vegetable broth, if needed.
- Ladle the polenta into warm, shallow bowls or onto warm plates, and spoon some of the fennel and onion mixture around the polenta. Scatter some fresh flat-leaf parsley across the top and serve at once with a good red wine.
CREAMY BAKED POLENTA WITH HERBS AND GREEN ONIONS
This is ultimate comfort food for me! I make this with roasted chicken and veggies and use some of the juices from the chicken to add more flavor. *For some reason, the baking time has been different for me. Sometimes it takes less baking time. It may depend on how coarse the cornmeal is. Just keep watching it and make sure it stays creamy and doesn't get hard. Once you stir in the herb mixture, you can make it more creamy by adding more broth or cream or you can thicken it up by putting it back in the oven for a few minutes. It's very versatile. You can use any herbs you like to go with your meal. This one is definately a keeper in our house. From the April 2001 Bon Appetit, modified by me.
Provided by carolinajen4
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Pour 6 cups water into sprayed 13x9 glass baking dish. Whisk polenta, salt and pepper into water. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes. Could be a little more or less. Make sure it doesn't get hard.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic, saute 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, thyme and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stir polenta to blend. Stir green onion mixture, cheese and lemon peel into polenta. If liquid isn't completely absorbed, bake a little longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.5, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 1017, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8
POLENTA WITH PEPPER-ONION SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet large enough to hold all the vegetables and saute onions over medium heat until soft and brown.
- Add peppers and cook until they begin to soften. Stir in tomatoes, wine and pepper. (Break up canned tomatoes with fingers as they are added). Cover and cook over medium-low heat until peppers are soft and mixture is medium thick.
- Meanwhile, cook the polenta according to package directions and season with salt, if desired. To serve, spoon polenta onto dinner plates and top with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 20 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
SOFT POLENTA WITH LEEKS
This is wonderful with any kind of stew or braised meats such as lamb shanks or Osso Bucco. It's my idea of comfort food!
Provided by Normaone
Categories Grains
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add leeks, stir to coat and cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring now and then.
- add water, broth and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring frequently until thick and creamy, about 35 minutes.
- Thin with more water as needed.
- Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
- Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese.
- Season.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 14.9, Sodium 210.2, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3, Protein 9.1
CREAMY BAKED POLENTA WITH HERBS AND GREEN ONIONS
Categories Milk/Cream Onion Side Bake Vegetarian New Year's Eve Parmesan Cornmeal Winter Thyme Parsley Monterey Jack Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour 6 cups water into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk polenta, salt, and pepper into water. Bake uncovered 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in parsley and thyme, then cream. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Stir polenta to blend. Stir green onion mixture, cheese, and lemon peel into polenta. Continue to bake uncovered until polenta is creamy and liquid is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes; serve.
MUSHROOM AND LEEK POLENTA
Make and share this Mushroom and Leek Polenta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KristenErinM
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- bring water,salt and pepper, to boil. slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly until well blended. reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10- 15 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- remove from heat and add parmesan cheese and basil. mix well.
- pour into 8x4 inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. cover and refrigerate for at least three hours until firm.
- when reached desired firmness, slice polenta into 12 slices and set aside.
- in sauce pan coated with cooking spray saute rosemary, thyme, mushrooms, leeks, and garlic for about 5 minutes. add tomatoes, vinegar, wine and sliced polenta. cover and cook 10-15 minutes. uncover and turn polenta slices. cook 5-10 minutes until sauce has thickened and polenta is warmed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 272.3, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 4.8
RICE COOKER SUPER CHEESY POLENTA
Simple and easy!
Provided by Dan
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place butter, onion, and garlic in rice cooker; close lid and turn on cooker. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Add chicken broth, milk, polenta, and salt. Cover and cook on full cycle, stirring occasionally, until polenta has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 940.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
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