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Polenta Recipe

Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from coarse cornmeal. It's a versatile base for many dishes, commonly enjoyed creamy or left to set and then baked, grilled, or fried.

Polenta

🌎 Italian: side dish

🥗 Ingredients:

  • cornmeal (100g)
  • water (300g)
  • butter (20g)
  • salt (5g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 30 minutesPreperation Time: 5 minutes

Creamy Polenta

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. 2. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. 3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of coarse cornmeal. 4. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the polenta thickens, about 30 minutes. 5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter. 6. Serve hot as a creamy side dish or let it cool and solidify for other preparations.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Polenta is a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. It is also naturally gluten-free.

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