Lunch

Savory Polenta is for Lunch.

Savory Polenta takes several minutes to prepare.

Savory Polenta takes several minutes to cook.

Savory Polenta makes 7 servings.

The ingredients for Savory Polenta are:

* 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for grilling or sauteing if desired
* 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion
* 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 1 quart chicken stock or broth
* 1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
* 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 2 ounces Parmesan, grated

Here is how you make Savory Polenta:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a large, oven-safe saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and salt and sweat until the onions begin to turn translucent, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure the garlic does not burn.Turn the heat up to high, add the chicken stock, bring to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking. Once you have added all of the cornmeal, cover the pot and place it in the oven. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring every10 minutes to prevent lumps. Once the mixture is creamy, remove from the oven and add the butter, salt, and pepper. Once they are incorporated, gradually add the Parmesan. Serve immediatelyNumber of Servings: 7Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JQNYJABS.

The nutritional information for Savory Polenta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 7
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 196.2

• Total Fat: 11.2 g
• Cholesterol: 22.9 mg
• Sodium: 273.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 7.9 g