Polenta & Swiss Chard – 2-Qt. Pressure Cooker

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Polenta & Swiss Chard recipe cooked in a 2-QT pressure cooker
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion , peeled and chopped
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup polenta
5 stalks swiss chard , leafy greens coarsely chopped and stalks chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
346
Sugar
2g
Fat
11g
Polenta is a popular dish in Italian cuisine that has been around for centuries. It is made from boiled cornmeal and served as a base for many dishes. In this recipe, we have added Swiss chard to make it healthier and flavorful. Swiss chard is rich in vitamins and minerals, and its leafy green texture compliments the creamy and hearty polenta. It is an easy-to-make vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side to grilled meat or roasted vegetables.

Instructions

1.Set the 2-QT pressure cooker to sauté mode and heat butter.
2.Add the onions and sauté until soft.
3.Add water, salt, and polenta into the cooker.
4.Turn off the sauté mode and switch to pressure cook mode. Cook for 7 minutes.
5.Allow the pressure cooker to release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes.
6.Once released, open the cooker and mix in the chopped swiss chard and tomato paste.
7.Switch to sauté mode again and cook for 5 minutes or until the Swiss chard is wilted.
8.Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and Gruyere cheese.

PROS

Polenta is a whole-grain and gluten-free dish that provides nutrients such as fiber, protein and healthy fats.
Swiss chard is a great source of vitamins C, K and A.

CONS

Polenta is high in carbohydrates while cheese adds extra calories and fat to the dish.
The dish may not be suitable for lactose intolerant individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Polenta contains soluble fiber which helps in digestion and weight loss. Swiss chard is high in antioxidants which helps in reducing inflammation and boost the immune system.

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