How to Make Polenta
Polenta's your easy, versatile sidekick! This no-fuss dish (aka cornmeal mush or grits) is perfect for sauces, toppings, or even crispy fried slices – ditch the pasta, polenta's in town!
Calories: 885kcal
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups polenta
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
In a large saucepan bring water to a boil
reduce heat to medium/low and slowly whisk in the cornmeal
cook stirring occasionally over medium/low for 15-20 minutes adding water as need to maintain a creamy consistency
if you are in a hurry it will be ready to go after 10 minutes but it seems to taste better after a longer cook
you can also keep slowly adding water and cook it longer if you want
it is very flexible
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 885kcal | Carbohydrates: 190g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg