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Creamy Polenta with Caramelized Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms

Creamy polenta with veggies makes for a treat of a meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 people
Author: Julia

Ingredients

CREAMY POLENTA

  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups polenta
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese or cheese of choice

CARAMELIZED ONIONS, PEPPERS, AND MUSHROOMS

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion , thinly sliced
  • 8 sweet peppers or 1 bell pepper
  • 3 cups baby bella mushrooms , quartered
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano , chopped
  • feta or parmesan for serving

Instructions

PREPARE THE VEGETABLES

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high and add the onion. Saute, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown on the sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until onion has almost caramelized, about 20 minutes.  
  • Add the peppers and mushrooms (increase the heat if necessary) and cook until peppers and mushrooms have softened and turn golden-brown, about 8 minutes. (Note: you can prepare the polenta while the vegetables are cooking).

PREPARE THE POLENTA

  • Heat the water in a deep saucepan to a full boil and add the sea salt. Gradually add the polenta, stirring constantly. Add the butter and continue cooking at a simmer, stirring constantly, until polenta is thick and creamy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Taste polenta for flavor and add more sea salt and/or cheese to taste.
  • Serve polenta with caramelized onions, peppers, and mushrooms on top, along with a sprinkle of feta (or parmesan cheese) and chopped oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams