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Polenta with Mushrooms and Gremolata

Cassie Waltman
Creamy Parmesan polenta is paired with garlic and butter mushrooms and a bright gremolata for a satisfying main dish or special side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 497 kcal

Ingredients
  

Polenta

  • 1½ cups 2% milk
  • 2½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 3 oz. Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)

Mushrooms

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20-24 oz. mushrooms, (stems removed and cut in 1-inch pieces, button or cremini mushrooms work well)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup white wine (choose a dry white wine)
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Gremolata

  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup parsley (stems and leaves, chopped fine)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions
 

  • Start with the polenta first. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, salt, and water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add in the polenta and stir constantly until the polenta is bubbling vigorously.
  • Reduce heat to low and allow the polenta to cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan until melted.
  • While the polenta is cooking, Saute the mushrooms, olive oil, and garlic together in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Once all of the moisture has evaporated, allow the mushrooms to cook 1-2 minutes more to develop golden color.
  • Add in the wine and stir until the wine has evaporated. Stir in the butter and toss to coat the mushrooms.
  • On a cutting board, mince the garlic and salt together. Mash the garlic with the sides of the knife occasionally to form a smooth paste. Transfer the garlic to a small bowl.
  • Chop the parsley over the same cutting surface and add to the bowl along with the lemon zest, oil, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Serve the polenta with the mushrooms over the top. Sprinkle with the gremolata.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 1471mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1782IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 401mgIron: 3mg
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