You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Polent If you have cornmeal, butter, chives, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
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FOR THE POLENTA
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Polenta
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Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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Water
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Sauce Pan
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Sprinkle the cornmeal on top while mixing it in with a whisk, and stir in the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid to prevent splattering, and cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is cooked and has the consistency of a creamy puree. Set aside, covered.
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Salt And Pepper
Polenta
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Whisk
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FOR THE RAGOUT
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Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan. When they are hot, add the onion and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Butter
Onion
Cooking Oil
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Sauce Pan
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Add the mushrooms and sauté over high heat for about 2 minutes, until the liquid emerges from them and evaporates.
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Mushrooms
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Add the garlic, tomatoes, corn, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a strong boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Chicken Stock
Tomato
Garlic
Pepper
Corn
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To serve, ladle the polenta into the center of four soup plates and pour the mushroom ragout on top of and around it.