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UMAMI-RICH MUSHROOM POLENTA
Michelle Sam
This polenta is full of umami and so easy to make as a side dish.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Soaking time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
45
minutes
mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
6
Calories
150
kcal
Ingredients
Metric
US Customary
1x
2x
3x
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1
cup
corn meal
NOT corn starch
▢
2½
cups
water
for soaking polenta
▢
227
grams
sliced fresh mushrooms
white button, baby portobello etc.
▢
2
cloves
fresh garlic, chopped
▢
1
tsp
chopped chives
for garnish
▢
1
Tbsp
butter
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1
Tbsp
olive oil
▢
1
tsp
mushroom bouillon
for seasoning mushrooms
▢
2½
cups
water
for cooking polenta
▢
2½
tsp
mushroom bouillon
for seasoning water
▢
2
Tbsp
butter
to add to polenta before serving
▢
1
medium
fresh diced shallots
Instructions
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Soak the corn meal with water for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
1 cup corn meal,
2½ cups water
Cooking the mushrooms
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Slice mushrooms, dice garlic and shallots.
227 grams sliced fresh mushrooms,
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped,
1 medium fresh diced shallots
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In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil.
1 Tbsp butter,
1 Tbsp olive oil
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Saute shallots and garlic until translucent.
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped,
1 medium fresh diced shallots
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Add mushrooms and saute until golden brown.
227 grams sliced fresh mushrooms
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Sprinkle with mushroom bouillon and set aside, separating a few for the garnish.
1 tsp mushroom bouillon
Cooking the cornmeal
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Add water to a large saucepan and allow to boil on medium high heat.
2½ cups water
▢
Add mushroom bouillon and stir to dissolve.
2½ tsp mushroom bouillon
▢
Add the soaked polenta and remaining water into the saucepan.
▢
Stir until thickened.
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When the polenta reaches the consistency to your liking, add the mushroom mixture.
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Before serving, add the butter and stir polenta to incorporate.
2 Tbsp butter
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Plate the polenta and garnish with the mushrooms that were set aside and the chives.
1 tsp chopped chives
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The polenta continues to thicken as it sits so serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving:
6
g
Calories:
150
kcal
Carbohydrates:
23
g
Protein:
4
g
Fat:
5
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
Cholesterol:
1
mg
Sodium:
510
mg
Potassium:
234
mg
Fiber:
3
g
Sugar:
2
g
Vitamin A:
20
IU
Vitamin C:
2
mg
Calcium:
21
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Net Carbohydrates:
19
g
Keyword
chicken and mushrooms, Corn meal, Polenta
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