Polenta with Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes

Polenta with Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes
Need a gluten free and primal side dish? Polenta with Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 428 calories, 6g of protein, and 38g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up coarse, fresh-ground pepper, garlic, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
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Remove.
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Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in the same pan over moderately high heat.
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Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes.
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Add the onion mixture, fresh and canned tomatoes, parsley, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pepper.
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Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt to a boil.
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Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly.
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Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the polenta is thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan.
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Serve the hot polenta topped with the vegetables.
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Wine Recommendation: A hearty dish needs a hearty wine. Open an earthy Salice Salentino from Dr. Cosimo Taurino. Made from the obscure negro amaro grape, it is one of the best wines from Italy's Apulia region.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score32
Dish TypesSide Dish
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