POLENTA WITH LEEKS
Now this is a recipe I don't make too often because I eat way too much of it. It is the ultimate comfort food for me and one that I become a bottomless pit with. Though it is good as a side dish with pasta and sauce or with braised meats.
Provided by Kim A. Heaphy
Categories Low Protein
Time 50m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash leeks well. Thinly slice white and pale green parts only.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add leeks and stir. Cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add water, broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring almost constantly until thick.
- and creamy, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 168.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.3
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