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Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices is for Dinner.

Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices takes 35 minutes to prepare.

Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices takes 35 minutes to cook.

Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices are:

3 1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
1 c medium ground yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup vegan pesto, homemade or store bought
3 Tbsp olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed and caps cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

Here is how you make Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices:

Bring 3 1/2 cups water to boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and add salt, slowly whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until thick (about 30 minutes). Near the end of cooking time, thin the pesto with about 1 tbsp olive oil and stir into polenta. Season w/salt and pepper to taste.Spoon the polenta into a lightly oiled, shallow 10-inch square pan and spread evenly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the mushroom slices, season w/salt and pepper to taste, and cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Keep warm over very low heat.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. When the polenta is firm, cut into 4 squares. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and brush with remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil. Bake until hot and golden brown, about 30 minutes.To serve, transfer the polenta to plates, spoon some of the mushrooms on top, and serve hot.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURA6691.

The nutritional information for Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 207.1

• Total Fat: 8.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 600.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 5.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Pesto Polenta w/Sauteed Portobello Slices is Vegan