Masa Polenta With Sausage & Peppers Recipe

Name: Masa Polenta With Sausage & Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chorizo sausage fresh, crumbled; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided; 3 red bell peppers medium green and/or, sliced; 1 sweet onion medium; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon knorr chicken flavor bouillon; 1/2 cup masa harina; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise

Servings: persons

1
Cook chorizo in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook green peppers and onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and cook garlic, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in water and Knorr(R) Chicken flavor Bouillon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Gradually whisk in masa. Boil until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise. Stir in cilantro.
4
Transfer polenta to serving platter, then top with sausage and peppers. Garnish, if desired, with crumbled queso fresco.

245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chorizo sausage fresh, crumbled, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided, 3 red bell peppers medium green and/or, sliced, 1 sweet onion medium, and more.

Yes, Masa Polenta With Sausage & Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Masa Polenta With Sausage & Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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