Green Polenta Recipe

Name: Green Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch strips; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 5 cups water; 2 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups polenta; 6 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
5 cups water
2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups polenta
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan

1
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and kale, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until wilted.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Once the mixture has cooled, add to a food processor and process until very smooth.
6
Add a little water, if necessary, to help make a smooth mixture.
7
In another large pot, bring 5 cups of water and 2 cups heavy cream to a boil over medium heat.
8
Whisk in the polenta and stir constantly until the polenta is creamy, about 20 minutes.
9
If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little more water or cream.
10
Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
Fold in the kale and the Parmesan and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
12
Turn out into a serving bowl and serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Green Polenta 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.

Green Polenta

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