Corn Grits Polenta with Slow-Sauteed Green Beans, C

Name: Corn Grits Polenta with Slow-Sauteed Green Beans, Cremini, and Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. orange juice; 2 tsp. red wine vinegar; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut in half; 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered; 3 large shallots, peeled and quartered; 3 3-inch rosemary sprigs, plus 4 small sprigs for garnish; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; 1 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 cup corn grits or coarse cornmeal; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. orange juice
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
3 Tbs. olive oil
12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut in half
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
3 large shallots, peeled and quartered
3 3-inch rosemary sprigs, plus 4 small sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup corn grits or coarse cornmeal
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Combine orange juice and vinegar in small bowl, and set aside.
2
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
3
Add beans, mushrooms, shallots, and 3-inch rosemary sprigs.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low.
5
Cook 30 minutes, or until vegetables are browned.
6
Remove from heat, add orange juice mixture, and scrape browned bits off bottom of pan.
7
Remove rosemary sprigs, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8
Keep warm.
9
Bring milk, salt, and 31/2 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
10
Whisk in grits.
11
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until smooth, stirring often.
12
Stir in 2 Tbs.
13
Parmesan (if using).
14
Serve vegetables over polenta garnished with small rosemary sprigs and sprinkled with remaining Parmesan (if using).

930

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. orange juice, 2 tsp. red wine vinegar, 3 Tbs. olive oil, 12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut in half, and more.

Yes, Corn Grits Polenta with Slow-Sauteed Green Beans, Cremini, and Shallots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Corn Grits Polenta with Slow-Sauteed Green Beans, Cremini, and Shallots

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