Creamy Polenta
The ratio of water to polenta can vary slightly based on how fine or coarse your polenta is; simply begin with 5 cups and slowly add more water as needed.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes -
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings 1x -
Category: Side Dish -
Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine water and salt and bring to a boil.
- Once water is boiling, gradually pour in the polenta in a steady stream, whisking gently.
- Continue whisking polenta until it begins to thicken and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook polenta for 30-40 minutes, whisking frequently to it from sticking to the bottom or forming clumps.
- Once polenta has thickened, add in butter and cheese (optional) and stir well to combine.
- Serve polenta immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 122 calories
- Sugar: 0 gram
- Fat: 1 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
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