Description
Enjoy these rich, earthy Creamy Mushroom Polenta Bowls. This vegetarian dish brings comforting flavors to your table, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (polenta)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal to prevent lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until the polenta thickens, about 20-25 minutes. Stir frequently.
- While the polenta cooks, heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the polenta is thick and creamy, remove it from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Gently fold half of the cooked mushrooms into the polenta.
- Spoon the creamy polenta into bowls. Top with the remaining mushrooms and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and omit the Parmesan cheese.
- You can use any combination of mushrooms you enjoy, such as cremini, shiitake, or oyster.
- Stirring constantly during the initial polenta cooking prevents scorching on the bottom of the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Estimate based on ingredients
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate to High (depending on cream)
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Low to Moderate