Pan-fried Polenta

Pan-fried Polenta
Pan-fried Polenta might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 239 calories. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up butter, onion, sage, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, celery, and garlic, and saut 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
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2
Add broth, and bring to a boil; gradually stir in cornmeal and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes.
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3
Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.
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4
Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; cover and chill 3 to 12 hours or until firm.
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5
Cut polenta into 12 triangles.
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Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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7
Add 3 polenta triangles, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
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8
Transfer to a serving dish, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining polenta and 3 Tbsp. butter.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 40 m.
Servings10
Health Score5
Dish TypesSide Dish
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