Perfect Polenta - How to Make Soft Polenta

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Measure out 1 scant cup of polenta (about 95% full).

Measure out 4 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of fine salt.

Place the saucepan with water and salt on high heat until it starts to boil.

Once boiling, whisk constantly while pouring in the polenta in a steady stream to prevent lumps.

After all the polenta is added, reduce heat to low and continue stirring until it starts to thicken.

Cover the pot and set a timer for 30 minutes, stirring every 5-6 minutes during cooking.

Switch to a wooden spoon for stirring once it thickens.

After 30 minutes, taste the polenta; if gritty, continue cooking until soft and tender.

Once cooked, turn off the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.

Add a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese and stir until combined.

Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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