PAULA'S POLENTA WITH MUSHROOM TOPPING

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This is a great veggie recipe that can be eaten as a meal or prepared for an appetizer. Even my meat and potatoes husband enjoys it.

Provided by PAULA SELLERS

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cornmeal
¼ cup olive oil
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
½ small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in cornmeal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently as the mixture thickens.
  • Using a wet spatula spoon the cornmeal mixture (polenta) 1/2 inch thick onto a sheet of wax paper. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to broil. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, onion, garlic and herbs in the hot oil until mushrooms are tender.
  • Cut cooled polenta into squares and place on prepared baking sheet. Broil until browned on both sides. Serve with mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 299.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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