Roasted Root Vegetables With Polenta Recipe

Name: Roasted Root Vegetables With Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large carrots (3/4 to 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (quarter at the fat ends, cut in half at the thin ends, then cut in thick slices); 1 large parsnip (about 1/2 pound), quartered, cored and cut in 3/4-inch pieces; 1 medium-size fennel bulb, quartered, cored and cut in 3/4 inch pieces; 1 medium or large red onion, cut in large dice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Chopped fresh rosemary, thyme or sage, about 2 teaspoons (optional); 1 cup polenta; 1 quart water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional but recommended); 1 batch marinara sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large carrots (3/4 to 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (quarter at the fat ends, cut in half at the thin ends, then cut in thick slices)
1 large parsnip (about 1/2 pound), quartered, cored and cut in 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium-size fennel bulb, quartered, cored and cut in 3/4 inch pieces
1 medium or large red onion, cut in large dice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh rosemary, thyme or sage, about 2 teaspoons (optional)
1 cup polenta
1 quart water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional but recommended)
1 batch marinara sauce (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Line a sheet pan or a baking dish with parchment or foil.
3
Toss vegetables with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add fresh herbs if using.
5
Spread vegetables in an even layer.
6
Combine polenta, water, and salt in a 2-quart baking dish and stir together.
7
Place polenta and vegetables in the oven.
8
If you cant fit both pans on the same (middle) rack, place vegetables on a lower rack.
9
Roast vegetables for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until soft and beginning to caramelize.
10
Remove from the oven.
11
If serving this with marinara sauce, make the sauce while the vegetables and polenta are in the oven.
12
Continue to bake the polenta until it has been in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes and has absorbed the water.
13
Remove from oven and stir in butter.
14
Use a fork or a spatula to stir the polenta well, and return to oven for 5 to 10 more minutes.
15
Remove from oven and stir again.
16
Carefully taste a little bit of the polenta; if it is not completely soft, return to the oven for 5 to 10 more minutes.
17
Remove polenta from oven and stir in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, if using.
18
Immediately spoon polenta onto plates and make a depression in the middle.
19
Ladle on some marinara sauce and top with a generous spoonful of roasted vegetables.
20
Sprinkle on remaining Parmesan and serve.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large carrots (3/4 to 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (quarter at the fat ends, cut in half at the thin ends, then cut in thick slices), 1 large parsnip (about 1/2 pound), quartered, cored and cut in 3/4-inch pieces, 1 medium-size fennel bulb, quartered, cored and cut in 3/4 inch pieces, 1 medium or large red onion, cut in large dice, and more.

Yes, Roasted Root Vegetables With 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.

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Roasted Root Vegetables With Polenta

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