Perfect for those mornings when you don't have time to cook a big breakfast. Just a few minutes in the microwave is all you need. You can top the cornmeal with honey or syrup...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Grain Dishes
Looking for a hearty side dish? These grain based dishes will be a hit. Try recipes like eggplant polenta casserole, artichoke heart and quinoa salad, or barley with mushroom and green onions.
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Microwave Cornmeal Mush
Cooked Cornmeal Mush
Cornmeal thickened up like grits can be a delicious and satisfying breakfast with a bit of butter or some jam and walnuts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Polenta
Cornmeal and butter with a touch of paprika and cayenne churns out a polenta that can be served warm and creamy or cooled in slices and browned.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Quinoa Cooking Instructions
Try substituting this basic quinoa for rice in stir fries or curries, adding it to salads, or topping it with chicken or salmon.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quinoa With Chickpeas
A pleasing blend of legumes and grains. Quinoa is cooked in vegetable stock and mixed with chickpeas, red onion, and feta cheese. Perfect for a last minute side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Polenta Cutouts
These parmesan-laced, golden-brown polenta rounds are perfect for topping with a rich meat sauce for an Italian alternative to pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Millet Casserole
Made with dried sage, tofu, soy sauce, millet, sesame oil, water, onion, mushrooms, celery, parsley
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Polenta Marinara
Made with Mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, chicken broth, water, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
If you can boil water, then you can make a fabulous polenta. Simply add cornmeal to your water and stir in your favorite cheese. Makes a great side meal to your meat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Polenta with Mushroom Medley
The pre-made polenta makes this an effortless complement to the rosemary and white wine infused mushroom medley. Great as a side dish or appetizer.
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Fat Baked Polenta Fries
A delicious and lower fat alternative to French fries. Made with polenta, salt, and ketchup or marinara sauce for dipping.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Polenta With Wild Mushrooms
The polenta is cooked in a flavorful broth, then topped with sauteed mushrooms and onions. Serve this dish as a main course or as a side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf
Sauteed peppers, celery, and cashews along with pan-toasted spices turn the quinoa into a flavorful pilaf. Excellent light lunch or side dish.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Quinoa With Corn And Basil
Corn, roasted red peppers, and basil give the quinoa a wonderful flavor. It works on its own, on top of some spinach as a light lunch, or as the base for a sliced chicken...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Greek Hondros - Bulgur With Onion, Tomatoes And Cheese
Made with red onion, aleppo pepper, water or stock, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, feta cheese, sugar, fresh...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Polenta with Peas
Made with Parmesan cheese, cornmeal, butter, fresh peas, olive oil, salt and pepper, water, whole milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ham And Polenta Casserole
Made with Parmesan cheese, cooked cubed ham, polenta, alfredo sauce, frozen asparagus
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Polenta Dolce
Polenta doesn't have to just be a savory side dish. Try this version, topped with sugar, as a sweet treat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Eggplant Polenta Casserole
Made with soy mozzarella cheese, olive oil, prepared polenta, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, zucchini, yellow summer squash, garlic, white beans, pasta sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Trattoria Marcella's Polenta Fries
Made with Parmesan cheese, vegetable oil, assorted sliced mushrooms, olive oil, Marsala wine, heavy cream, garlic, fresh rosemary, sugar
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Savory Polenta or Tex-Mex Tamale Casserole
Made with chili, red onions, olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, black pepper, salt, yellow corn meal, butter, Parmesan cheese
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Barley Pilaf with Peas
Made with frozen peas, onion, soy sauce, garlic, vegetable oil, chicken broth, water, barley
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mediterranean Quinoa
Made with parsley, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, salt, green bell pepper, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Polenta And Black Bean Casserole
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, golden hominy, fresh cilantro, green chilies, salsa verde, garlic, cumin, polenta, whipping cream, black beans
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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