Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms
Creamy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms Recipe
Polenta is a versatile and creamy dish that can be used as a side or a main course. In this recipe, we’ll be using wild mushrooms to give it a savory boost of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) polenta
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (56g) butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) red pepper flakes
- 1/4 pound (113g) wild mushrooms, sliced
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the polenta and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and the butter mixture to the polenta. Stir to combine. Add the salt, black pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, marjoram, parsley, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Add the wild mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
Notes/Tips
- Feel free to use any type of mushrooms you like in this recipe.
- Serve the polenta with additional Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Enjoy this delicious and creamy polenta with wild mushrooms recipe. It’s the perfect comfort food that will leave you craving for more!
