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
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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Polenta And Black Bean Casserole
Barley Mushroom Casserole
Made with black pepper, dried thyme, butter, shallots, green onions, mushrooms, pearl barley, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Artichoke Heart And Quinoa Salad
Made with shallots, cherry or grape tomatoes, pecans, quinoa, water, Belgian endive, artichoke hearts
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Spinach And Barley Bake
Made with dried thyme, flour, pearled barley, water, frozen chopped spinach, mushrooms, garlic, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg substitute
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Quinoa Salad With Spinach, Raisins & Walnuts
Made with garlic, quinoa, dried currants, raisins, water, spinach, lemon, walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Healthy Polenta
Made with tomatoes, whole-kernel corn, olive or salad oil, fresh mushrooms, onion, spinach, mozzarella cheese, salt, cornmeal
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barley And Corn Casserole
Made with fresh parsley, garlic, onion, carrots, oil, chicken broth, pearl barley, salt, black pepper, frozen corn
Method: stovetop
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
Creamy Polenta With Mascarpone And Truffle Oil
Made with chicken stock, heavy cream, white cornmeal, butter, lemons, mascarpone, tarragon, thyme, Parmesan cheese, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Polenta
Made with polenta, bacon, onion, garlic, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper
Made with green onions, kosher salt, quinoa, olive oil, butternut squash, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Quinoa And Feta Salad
Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, quinoa, cashews, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, celery, seedless grapes, feta cheese, lime
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Cornmeal
Made with baking powder, whipping cream, vegetable oil, onion, cornmeal, milk, salt, sugar, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Quinoa Stuffing with Oyster Mushrooms and Chestnuts
Made with salt and pepper, thyme, fresh sage, quinoa, chicken or turkey stock, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms, chestnuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Polenta Crisps with Anchovy Sauce
Made with water, salt, Italian parsley, polenta, vegetable oil, olive oil, garlic, olive oil-packed anchovies, tomatoes, capers
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
American Indian Hopi Blue Corn Mush
Made with oil, water, salt, blue cornmeal
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Polenta with Scallops and Mushrooms
Made with sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, garlic, olive oil, sea scallops, salt, chicken broth, dried morel mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Polenta With Eggplant Ragout
Made with plum tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, lemon juice, tomato paste, fresh basil, parsley, black olives, capers, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Red Quinoa Salad
Made with vegetable, mushroom broth or water, red quinoa, garlic, carrot, olive oil, red onion, lemon, salt and pepper, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham And Polenta Casserole
Made with Parmesan cheese, cooked cubed ham, polenta, alfredo sauce, frozen asparagus
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Jalapeno Polenta With Roasted Salsa Verde
Made with water, Cheddar or Asiago cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic, olive oil, salt, fresh tomatillos, onion
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Quinoa And Black Bean Salad
Made with garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, corn, red wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, lime juice, fresh coriander, salt, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Barley Pilaf
Made with veggies, barley, olive oil, garlic, scallions, chicken broth, basil, fresh thyme, lemon, Asiago cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Broccoli And Garlic With Polenta
Made with vegetable stock, salt, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Barley With Mushrooms And Green Onions
Made with butter or margarine, barley, chicken broth, green onions, mushrooms, seasoned salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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