CHEESE POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND ARTICHOKES
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 161.6
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 3.6 mg
- Sodium: 371.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of CHEESE POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND ARTICHOKES calories by ingredient
Introduction
Native to northern Italy, this captivating and versatile entrée looks as good as it tastes. Hearty wild mushrooms and delicate artichoke hearts combine with savory Asiago cheese in this classic polenta dish. Makes a complete vegetarian meal when served with steamed beets and dark leafy greens. Native to northern Italy, this captivating and versatile entrée looks as good as it tastes. Hearty wild mushrooms and delicate artichoke hearts combine with savory Asiago cheese in this classic polenta dish. Makes a complete vegetarian meal when served with steamed beets and dark leafy greens.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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6 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups quick-cooking or instant polenta
1 tablespoon butter
.25 cup grated Asiago cheese (or a blend of Asiago, Romano and Parmesan)
1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Ground pepper
1/3 cup pasta sauce (optional)
Directions
Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Sprinkle polenta into boiling liquid while stirring with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue stirring 1 to 2 minutes or until water is completely absorbed and polenta is cooked. Stir in the butter and cheese.
Spoon the mixture into an oiled 9x13-inch baking dish. Let polenta rest for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up while preparing the mushrooms and artichoke hearts.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, artichoke hearts, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pasta sauce if using.
To serve, cut polenta into squares and top with mushroom mixture. Garnish with additional cheese or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COCOINAUSTIN.
Spoon the mixture into an oiled 9x13-inch baking dish. Let polenta rest for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up while preparing the mushrooms and artichoke hearts.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, artichoke hearts, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pasta sauce if using.
To serve, cut polenta into squares and top with mushroom mixture. Garnish with additional cheese or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COCOINAUSTIN.