Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6
Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce - A Hearty Meal for Any Time of Day
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 liters water
250 g coarse polenta
salt
1 tablespoon butter
200 g mushrooms , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1/2 cup cream
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
470
Sugar
2g
Fat
22g
Polenta toasties with mushroom sauce are a great alternative to traditional toast and toppings, especially if you are gluten-free. Polenta is a dish made from boiled cornmeal and can be served in many ways. In this dish, it is set into toast shapes, then grilled until crispy. The mushroom sauce is a perfect complement to the rich, savory flavor of the polenta. It's a simple recipe to make, but one that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly pour in polenta while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
2.Reduce heat to low and stir the polenta often for 30-40 minutes until thick but still creamy.
3.Pour the polenta into a greased pan and let it cool until it is set, then cut into toast shapes.
4.In a pan, melt butter over medium heat and add mushrooms. Cook until brown then add garlic and cook for another minute.
5.Stir in cream, black pepper, and parsley, and cook until the sauce thickens.
6.Serve the polenta toasties hot with mushroom sauce poured over the top.

PROS

This dish is a wonderful comfort food, it’s filling and delicious.

It’s also versatile and can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

CONS

Polenta is high in carbs and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation.

The mushroom sauce contains cream, so it may not be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Polenta is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Mushrooms are low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in antioxidants.
This dish is also gluten-free.

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