BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GOAT CHEESE POLENTA

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Using leftover butternut squash puree, I came up with this polenta that made for a perfect meal. It would also be a delicious side dish, under a bed of short ribs or a juicy steak. Yum!

Provided by Lindsey Cook @lindseyallyn

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup(s) polenta
1 3/4 cup(s) water
1/2 - butternut squash, pureed, about 2 cups
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 clove(s) garlic, chopped
1/2 - onion, chopped
1/2 - red bell pepper, chopped
3 slice(s) bacon
4 ounce(s) goat cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 dash(es) sea salt
1 dash(es) red pepper flake

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, bring water to a rolling boil. Slowly add in polenta. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. The polenta will thicken up.
  • In a separate pan, add olive oil, onions, bacon, and bell pepper. Saute until bacon is cooked.
  • Drain the bacon fat from the mixture. Add into polenta pan. Mix in butternut squash puree. Once combined, stir in goat cheese, salt, and pepper. Adjust spices to desired flavor. Add in some red chile flakes for a little kick!

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