SUPER CREAMY Italian Polenta Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: polenta flour

💰Cheaper: grits

Grits are often cheaper and have a similar texture.

Bring cold water to a boil in a large pot.

Add kosher salt to the boiling water.

Gradually whisk in medium ground cornmeal to prevent lumps.

Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30-40 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter and grated parmesan cheese until melted.

Finish with extra virgin olive oil and additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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