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Close-up of creamy polenta with mushrooms, garnished with herbs and parmesan cheese. A delicious Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms.

Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms


  • Author: iyma hernandes
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for creamy polenta topped with sautéed mushrooms.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until polenta is creamy (about 20-25 minutes).
  3. While polenta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned.
  4. Add garlic to the mushrooms and cook for another minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve polenta topped with mushrooms and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can use any type of mushrooms you like.
  • For extra creaminess, stir in a knob of butter or a splash of cream at the end.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 5

Keywords: polenta, mushrooms, vegetarian, Italian, creamy, side dish