Spinach Polenta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Polenta
Spinach Mixture
Method
Polenta Preparation
Boil Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add Cornmeal and Salt
Once boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of cornmeal and 1 tsp of salt to avoid lumps.
Cook Polenta
Reduce heat to low and continue to whisk the mixture for about 20-25 minutes until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Stir in Butter and Cheese
Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbs of butter and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Spinach Mixture Preparation
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced cloves of garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Spinach
Add 6 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes until wilted.
Season Spinach
Season with 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.25 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tbs of lemon juice. Stir well and remove from heat.
Assembly
Combine Polenta and Spinach
Spoon the creamy polenta onto plates and top with the sautéed spinach mixture.
Serve
Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.