Polenta with Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Polenta with Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large eggplant (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 4 1/2 cups water; 1 1/3 cups coarse or medium cornmeal; 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large eggplant (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups coarse or medium cornmeal
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan

1
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove.
4
Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in the same pan over moderately high heat.
5
Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the onion mixture, fresh and canned tomatoes, parsley, and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
7
Simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the pepper.
9
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt to a boil.
10
Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly.
11
Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil.
12
Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the polenta is thick, about 20 minutes.
13
Stir in the Parmesan.
14
Serve the hot polenta topped with the vegetables.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large eggplant (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Polenta with Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes falls under the Vegetarian 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 Eggplant, Onion, and Tomatoes

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