Quick And Easy Polenta Recipe
Quick and creamy polenta, made with just 5 basic ingredients, can be yours in minutes and tastes way better than the instant polenta you buy in the grocery store. It’s a super versatile dish that can be used anytime, from breakfast to dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock (or water)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Add the stock (or water), cornmeal, and salt to a medium sized saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
- Bring the cornmeal mixture to a boil, stirring consistently. Lower the heat and continue stirring until the polenta has thickened, which should take around 15 minutes.
- Taste the polenta and, if needed, add additional salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat. Add the butter, and any additional seasonings you’d like. (Thyme, rosemary, chives, cheese, etc.)
Notes
- Don’t use instant polenta. Instant polenta is typically ground very finely and won’t produce a good texture. You want a medium or coarsely (stoneground) ground cornmeal for this recipe.
- Stir often. This will prevent the polenta from boiling over the top of your pot and from sticking to the bottom or burning.
- Make it vegan by omitting the butter and using olive oil instead. It will still be just as delicious!
- For a thicker polenta, cook it for slightly longer, until the porridge reaches your desired level of consistency.
- Serve this dish immediately. Polenta will start to thicken the more it cools so be sure to serve it as soon as you take it off the stovetop.
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