Polenta Bites with Caramelized Mushrooms

Name: Polenta Bites with Caramelized Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 50
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 50 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 473 milliliters chicken stock; 227 grams button or cremini mushrooms, cut into quarters; 177 milliliters dry white wine; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 710 milliliters heavy cream; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons freshly ground nutmeg; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; 2 Tbsps finely chopped Italian parsley leaves; 237 milliliters polenta; 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, preferably gray salt; 50 servings Finely ground salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Polenta Bites with Caramelized Mushrooms might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 89 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 50. Head to the store and pick up ground salt, wine, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cook the polenta: In a medium, heavy pot over high heat bring the cream, stock, salt, and nutmeg to a boil.

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Polenta

Nutmeg

Cream

Stock

Salt

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Pot

Add the polenta gradually, whisking constantly. When the mixture thickens, switch to a wooden spoon and adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick, smooth, and creamy, about 15 minutes.

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Polenta

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Wooden Spoon

Whisk

Add the Parmesan and stir. Keep the polenta warm over low heat, stirring occasionally. If the polenta gets dry as it sits, stir in about 1/4 cup of warm stock or cream.

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Parmesan

Polenta

Cream

Stock

Saute the mushrooms: In a medium skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, sprinkle in the mushrooms in a single layer. Don't stir them!

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Mushrooms

Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Let them sizzle until they have caramelized on the bottom, about 2 minutes. When the bottoms are caramelized, toss them once and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue to cook without stirring for about 5 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper