Creamy Pumpkin Polenta: 7 Reasons You’ll Love This Dish
Enjoy the comforting flavors of creamy pumpkin polenta, a gluten-free delight perfect for autumn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Yellow Polenta
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring 4 cups of salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, gradually whisk in 1 cup of yellow polenta, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted. Continue whisking for 5-7 minutes until thick.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover and stir in 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree and 1/3 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese, mixing well.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed, serve warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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