Name: Creamy Polenta with Sautéed Greens and Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cups Fine or medium-ground cornmeal (polenta); 4 cups Water or vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic, sliced; 6 cups Mixed greens (kale, spinach, Swiss chard); 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional); 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Creamy Polenta with Sautéed Greens and Parmesan

DinnerVegetarianComfort FoodGluten-Free

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Fine or medium-ground cornmeal (polenta)	1 cups	153	4g	29g	2g
Water or vegetable broth	4 cups	12	0g	3g	0g
Unsalted butter	2 tbsp	51	0g	0g	6g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.5 cups	49	4g	0g	3g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Garlic, sliced	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Mixed greens (kale, spinach, Swiss chard)	6 cups	10	1g	2g	0g
Red pepper flakes (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Fine or medium-ground cornmeal (polenta)	1 cups	153	4g	29g	2g
Water or vegetable broth	4 cups	12	0g	3g	0g
Unsalted butter	2 tbsp	51	0g	0g	6g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.5 cups	49	4g	0g	3g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Garlic, sliced	3 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
Mixed greens (kale, spinach, Swiss chard)	6 cups	10	1g	2g	0g
Red pepper flakes (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Prepare Polenta: Bring water or broth to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Whisk in a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a steady stream to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until polenta is thick and creamy (15-20 minutes for fine-ground, 30-40 minutes for medium).
Step 2
Stir in butter and half of the Parmesan cheese into the cooked polenta. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
Step 3
Prepare Greens: While polenta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add greens to the skillet in batches if necessary. Sauté until wilted and tender, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Ladle hot polenta into bowls. Top with sautéed greens and a generous sprinkle of the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a comforting vegetarian main or side dish.