Polenta With Vegetables Food

ROASTED POLENTA WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Make the Polenta: Bring the chicken stock, butter, pepper, and salt to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. While whisking the hot stock in a quick circular motion, "rain" in the polenta by letting it stream through your fingers. (This will prevent lumping.)
• Reduce the polenta to a gentle simmer; it must be stirred constantly for 25 to 35 minutes to prevent lumps or scorching. Be very careful when stirring, the mixture is very hot (think lava) and can burn you if it boils and sputters. If it begins to boil cover the pot and reduce the heat until boiling stops!
• The polenta is cooked when it is no longer grainy and has become creamy. (My grandmother says good polenta takes 30 minutes, great polenta takes 1 hour).
• Stir in the Parmesan and basil and pour onto a buttered sheet pan to cool. When cool, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut the polenta into any shape you desire that's structurally sound. In other words, a shape that won't fall apart on the grill easily, or be difficult to remove from the sheet pan after roasting. Squares, triangles, stars etc.
• Make the Marinade and Vegetables: Whisk together the vinegar and garlic. While whisking, drizzle in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the vegetables with the marinade.
• When ready to serve, preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan.
• Brush the polenta lightly on both sides with olive oil and grill, turning once, until the edges are brown and crispy.
• At the same time grill the vegetables until they are tender but still firm.
• Pile the vegetables on top of the polenta, then stand back and wait for the applause!

POLENTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 2-quart microwave-safe round glass casserole with a lid stir together the water, the broth, the cornmeal, the cream, and the salt and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power (100%), stirring every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes, or until the cornmeal is cooked but the mixture is still soft. In a small heavy skillet sauté the carrot, the onion, the mushrooms, and the garlic in the oil over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and golden, and stir into the polenta the vegetable mixture, the Parmesan, and the red pepper flakes.

GRILLED POLENTA AND VEGETABLES WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Make the chimichurri: Combine the parsley, oregano, garlic, vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor. Blend until pourable, thinning with more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
• Combine the polenta, red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the eggplant, squash, red onion, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Add the polenta and bell pepper to the grill and cook, flipping halfway through, until well marked and the pepper has softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet. Add the eggplant, squash and red onion to the grill and cook until well marked and softened, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the baking sheet with the polenta. Roughly chop the red onion and bell pepper.
• Divide the polenta, eggplant and squash among plates. Top with the red onion, bell pepper and walnuts and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Drizzle with the chimichurri.

PUMPKIN POLENTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer. Bake until tender and browned, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring 4 cups water, the milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the polenta. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring often, until creamy, about 6 minutes. Whisk in the pumpkin puree. Cook, whisking, until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the grated parmesan, butter and sage; season with salt. Top each serving with the roasted vegetables and shaved parmesan; drizzle with olive oil.

POLENTA WITH BRAISED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter or oil a 2-quart baking dish. Combine the polenta, salt and water in the baking dish. Place in the oven on a baking sheet. Bake 50 minutes. Stir in the butter, and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the polenta is soft and all of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the cheese, if using.
• While the polenta is baking, cook the vegetables. Heat the oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, kohlrabi and parsnip, and then season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, and stir together for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, a pinch of sugar and salt to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are cooked down and fragrant. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and remove from the heat.
• Serve the polenta with the vegetables spooned on top.

MISO POLENTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add polenta and miso and whisk vigorously to incorporate. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking often in the beginning and less often as mixture thickens, until polenta is tender, 30-35 minutes. Season with salt. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, cut dark green tops from spring onions and thinly slice; set aside for serving. Cut white and pale green parts into 3" pieces, halving lengthwise if thick; set aside. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp around the edges, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and transfer to a plate.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet and cook mushrooms, tossing occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and reserved white and pale green parts of spring onions and cook, tossing often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add both peas; cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add black bean sauce and ¾ cup water and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring once or twice, until vegetables are crisp-tender and liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer polenta to a platter. Top with tofu and vegetables. Spoon sauce over and top with sesame seeds and reserved spring onion tops.

POLENTA WITH ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler on low setting & position rack 4 inches from heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray generously with non-stick spray.
• Slice eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms into 1/4 inch slices.Cut red pepper into chunks.Brush vegetables with oil.
• Arrange in single layer onto pan and broil. Brush occasionally with oil. Turn as needed. When tender and slightly browned, remove from oven. (May cover and refrigerate if preparing ahead of time.).
• Make the Polenta:.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray an ovenproof 12-inch shallow baking dish generously with non-stick spray.
• In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly whisk in polenta. Continue to stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
• When polenta comes away from side of pan, stir in margarine and season with pepper. Remove from heat.
• Spread polenta on the bottom and up the sides of prepared baking dish. Brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and keep warm.
• Press spinach between paper towels to remove any remaining liquid. Spread in an even layer over polenta.Slice fresh tomatoes & arrange over spinach.Chop sundried tomatoes and olives & scatter over tomatoes.
• Top with remaining roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with oregano and cracked black pepper.
• Return to oven for another 10 minutes.When warmed through, remove and serve.

POLENTA WITH ITALIAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Beat cornmeal and cold water in 2-quart saucepan with wire whisk. Stir in boiling water and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese until smooth; keep polenta warm.
• Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini, bell pepper, onion and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in basil and artichoke hearts. Serve vegetable mixture over polenta.

VEGETABLES & CREAMY POLENTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk cornmeal, milk, broth and 1/4 cup cheese in large microwaveable bowl until blended. Microwave on HIGH 16 min. or until thickened, stirring after 8 min.
• Meanwhile, cook zucchini, peppers, onions, tomatoes and dressing mix in large saucepan on medium heat 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Spoon vegetable mixture over polenta; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH POLENTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan or a baking dish with parchment or foil. Toss vegetables with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh herbs if using. Spread vegetables in an even layer.
• Combine polenta, water, and salt in a 2-quart baking dish and stir together. Place polenta and vegetables in the oven. If you can't fit both pans on the same (middle) rack, place vegetables on a lower rack. Roast vegetables for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until soft and beginning to caramelize. Remove from the oven.
• If serving this with marinara sauce, make the sauce while the vegetables and polenta are in the oven.
• Continue to bake the polenta until it has been in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes and has absorbed the water. Remove from oven and stir in butter. Use a fork or a spatula to stir the polenta well, and return to oven for 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and stir again. Carefully taste a little bit of the polenta; if it is not completely soft, return to the oven for 5 to 10 more minutes.
• Remove polenta from oven and stir in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, if using. Immediately spoon polenta onto plates and make a depression in the middle. Ladle on some marinara sauce and top with a generous spoonful of roasted vegetables. Sprinkle on remaining Parmesan and serve.

POLENTA AND GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan. Add polenta, whisking quickly to combine. Reduce heat to a medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick- about 3-5 minutes. Whisk in 1/3 cup Parmesan and season with the cayenne pepper and salt. Coat a 9" pie plate with cooking spray and pour the polenta into the prepared pie plate and smooth out the surface and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat grill (or broiler). Whisk together garlic, thyme, lemon juice, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables with the dressing. Coat a grill basket (or cooking tray) with cooking spray and arrange vegetables. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred- about 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter.
• Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Heat broiler, sprinkle polenta with remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil polenta until golden brown- about 2-3 minutes, then slice into 8 pieces. Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top with vegetable, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil.

POLENTA WITH GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook polenta as directed on package.
• While polenta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• Stir in green beans and bell pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms, squash, fennel and salt. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is crisp-tender.
• Serve polenta over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.