Soft Polenta With Roasted Herbs |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Comfort food! Roasting the herbs lends them an even fuller flavor, giving ghe dish it's special savor! Adapted from Caprial's Cafe Favorites cookbook. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
2 shallots, chopped |
2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken) |
2/3 cup finely ground polenta (cornmeal) |
1 ounce soft mild goat cheese |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
salt and pepper |
2 teaspoons unsalted butter |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herb (such as basil, thyme, rosemary) |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over high heat until very hot. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until they begin to give off their aroma, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add the stock and heat just to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta to avoid lumps from forming. Cook until the polenta is thick, 3-4 minutes. Add the cheese and cream and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Set aside.
3. In a small saute pan over high heat, cook the butter until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the herbs and immediately remove the pan from the heat. Stir the pan roasted herbs into the polenta and serve right away. Enjoy!
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