Polenta With Browned Butter And Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Polenta With Browned Butter And Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dry polenta; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry polenta
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 (8-ounce) package presliced cremini mushrooms
1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Chopped fresh chives (optional)

1
Combine 4 cups water and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and cook 8 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter; stir until butter melts. Keep warm.
2
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add chopped shallots to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add cremini mushrooms to pan; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Combine chicken broth, juice, and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Stir broth mixture into mushroom mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons chives.
3
Place about 1/3 cup polenta in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with about 1/4 cup mushroom mixture. Sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh chives, if desired.

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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: 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup dry polenta, 3 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Polenta With Browned Butter And Mushroom Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Polenta With Browned Butter And Mushroom Sauce

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