Creamy Spinach Polenta
This creamy spinach polenta is such a dreamy side dish. Packed with Parmesan cheese and earthy spinach, it screams comfort food and makes the perfect side dish for slow roasted meats, veggies, and beans. Personally I love serving it with this Slow Cooker Beef Ragu, Italian Red Pepper Chicken, and Pork Paprikash. Some folks have reached out nervous about making polenta since it has turned out gritty in the past. The key I have found is adding the polenta very slowly and stirring it constantly at the beginning.
Creamy Spinach Polenta
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Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup polenta, dry
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
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Instructions
(Hide Photos)Bring the broth, milk, and salt to a boil. Turn heat down to low and whisk in the polenta. Cook the polenta, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until thick.
Cover and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Turn off heat and stir in the spinach and cheese. Stir together until spinach is warm and cheese melts. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.
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