Polenta with Herbs

  4.3 – 3 reviews  • Italian
Total: 55 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  3. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  4. 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  5. 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  6. 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
  7. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  8. 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or a combination of Pecorino and Parmesan
  9. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  10. 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  11. 1 tablespoon finely sliced chives or finely chopped basil

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, the heat the oil with the garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the broth and milk, and bring to a boil over high heat. While whisking constantly, slowly pour the cornmeal into the hot liquid. Stir in the salt. Lower the heat to cook the mixture at a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cornmeal is creamy and not all grainy, about 30 minutes. Remove the polenta from the heat and stir the cheese, butter, and the herbs. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 471
Total Fat 28 g
Saturated Fat 13 g
Carbohydrates 38 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 18 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 868 mg

Reviews

Donna Davenport
Very, very yummy!
Mark Todd
Tasty! Going to tweak with a little more salt and pepper and add some green beans.
Cynthia Long
Great recipe! I made this and this is going to be my go-to polenta recipe from now on! It’s better than Emeril’s or any of the others I have tried on the savory side.

 

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