Polenta With Spicy Eggplant Sauce Recipe

Name: Polenta With Spicy Eggplant Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion; 2 small eggplants; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. low-fat (1%) milk; 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal; Parmesan-cheese wedge for garnish; Parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
2 small eggplants
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. low-fat (1%) milk
1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
Parmesan-cheese wedge for garnish
Parsley sprigs

1
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with heatproof spatula.
3
Increase heat to medium-high; add eggplant and cook 8 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring.
5
Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water; heat to boiling.
6
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Meanwhile, in deep 4-quart microwave-safe bowl or casserole, combine milk, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 1/2 cups water.
8
Cook in microwave oven on High 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
9
After first 5 minutes of cooking, whisk vigorously until smooth (mixture will be lumpy at first), and 2 more times during remaining cooking time.
10
While polenta is cooking, with Y-peeler remove long, thin strips from Parmesan wedge for garnish if you like.
11
To serve, spoon polenta into 4 bowls; top with eggplant sauce.
12
Garnish each serving with some Parmesan strips and a parsley sprig.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 small eggplants, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Polenta With Spicy Eggplant Sauce 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 Spicy Eggplant Sauce

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