| Title: | Polenta |
| Category: | Side Dishes - Clean (Only natural/organic ingredients), Vegetarian |
| From: | Moosewood |
| Ingredients: |
4 c water
1 t sea salt
1 c polenta cornmeal
1 or 2 T olive oil or butter
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| Directions: | Bring the water and salt to a rapid boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Slowly pour in the cornmeal, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring often, until the polenta thickens and tastes done, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the oil or butter. ***Add any of these to the boiling water for flavor: 4 or 5 chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 t ground fennel seeds or dried thyme or rosemary, 1/4 t red pepper flakes, 2 t ground cumin, or 1 T chopped garlic. At the end, you can whisk in grated cheese and/or chopped fresh herbs. |
| Makes: | 4 to 6 servings |