Butternut Squash Polenta
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Butternut Squash Polentan Head to the store and pick up butter, butternut squash purée, instant polenta, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Cook onion in 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until very soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in squash and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Bring water, milk, salt, and pepper to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot.
Add polenta in a thin stream, whisking. Cook polenta at a bare simmer, stirring with a long-handled whisk and turning down heat as needed to prevent spattering, 5 minutes.
Stir in squash mixture and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
Remove from heat, then stir in cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.