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La Belle Cuisine - More Side Dishes Fine Cuisine with Art Infusion "To cook is to
create. And to create well... Polenta with Vegetables
“Although it’s possible to love eating without being able to cook, I don’t believe you can ever really cook unless you love eating.” ~ Nigella Lawson |
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Polenta with Vegetables Gourmet Archives 1 cup water 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 small carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 mushrooms, sliced thin 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup freshly grated good-quality Parmesan cheese Pinch of dried red pepper flakes In a 2-quart round glass casserole with lid, stir together water, broth, cornmeal, cream and salt. Microwave, covered, at high power, stirring every 2 minutes, for 6 minutes total until cornmeal is cooked but still soft. In a small heavy skillet sauté carrot, onion, mushrooms and garlic in oil for 3 minutes, until crisp-tender and golden. Stir the vegetable mixture, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes into the polenta. Serves 2 generously.
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