Creamy Polenta Recipe - Savory Cornmeal Porridge

Creamy Polenta Recipe is a recipe similar to that of a thick creamy porridge, made with cornmeal or polenta that is high in protein and dietary protein. Corn meal is cooked along with milk and water to make this delicious recipe that can be served alongside some vegetables and meat.

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Creamy Polenta Recipe  - Savory Cornmeal Porridge
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Creamy Polenta Recipe is a a dish common in Italy. It is essentially cornmeal cooked in a water and milk mixture to make a porridge like appearance. This polenta adds to the element protein and dietary fiber in your diet.

The addition of butter and olive oil, not only makes it soft but also adds richness and flavour to the dish.

Serve Creamy Polenta Recipe along with Walnut Mushroom Veg Bolognese Recipe With A Twist or Roasted Chicken Curry Recipe In Spinach Parmesan Sauce and Steamed Vegetables With Chilli Lime Butter Recipe.

Serve Cinnamon Spiced Orange Iced Tea Recipe along with the meal and Strawberry Coconut Trifle Pudding Recipe as dessert. 

Try our other Polenta Recipes: 

  1. Creamy Polenta With Mushrooms Recipe
  2. Polenta Pizza With Vegetables Recipe

Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

0 M

Cooks in

20 M

Total in

20 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Polenta
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (Salted)
  • Black pepper powder , freshly ground
  • Salt , salt to taste

How to make Creamy Polenta Recipe - Savory Cornmeal Porridge

  1. To begin making the Creamy Polenta Recipe, heat a saucepan with the olive oil and the butter on medium flame. 

  2. Next add the milk and water and bring this mixture to a brisk boil. 

  3. Once the polenta has begun to boil, reduce the flame, and gradually add the polenta, mixing continuously. 

  4. Mix well and ensure while cooking there are not lumps formed. It is important while cooking we keep stirring it a little until it has thickened.

  5. Once the polenta begins to thicken, cover and cook for 4-6 minutes, until the polenta is well cooked and fully swelled up. The polenta will thicken as it cools down, so it is a good idea for it to have more liquid and because easier to serve and eat as well.

  6. Sprinkle some salt and pepper and serve the polenta hot. 

  7. Serve Creamy Polenta Recipe along with Walnut Mushroom Veg Bolognese Recipe With A Twist or Roasted Chicken Curry Recipe In Spinach Parmesan Sauce and Steamed Vegetables With Chilli Lime Butter Recipe.

  8. Serve Cinnamon Spiced Orange Iced Tea Recipe along with the meal and Strawberry Coconut Trifle Pudding Recipe as dessert.