Green Polenta

Name: Green Polenta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 Tbsps butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 591 milliliters heavy cream; 1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 4 Tbsps grated Parmesan; 355 milliliters polenta; 8 servings Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 liters water

Green Polenta might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 41g of fat, and a total of 496 calories. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt and freshly cracked pepper, kale, heavy cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add the garlic and kale, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until wilted. Set aside to cool.

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Salt And Pepper

Garlic

Kale

Once the mixture has cooled, add to a food processor and process until very smooth.

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Add a little water, if necessary, to help make a smooth mixture.

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Water

In another large pot, bring 5 cups of water and 2 cups heavy cream to a boil over medium heat.

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Heavy Cream

Water

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Whisk in the polenta and stir constantly until the polenta is creamy, about 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more water or cream.

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Polenta

Cream

Water

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Whisk

Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in the kale and the Parmesan and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve.

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Salt And Pepper

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