Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

Vegetarian - Tips

This side dish is great served hot and topped with Parmesan cheese, or chilled, cut into shapes and then griddled.

Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

Ingredients

2 ears corn

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

½ yellow onion

diced

3 cups water

2 cups milk

1 cup cornmeal

salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Grill corn in the husks or roast in the oven; cut kernels from cob.

Step 2

In a heavy 4-quart saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions; reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in water and milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly stir in cornmeal whisking thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes stirring often to prevent sticking and burning. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes more.

Step 4

When mixture is thick and the cornmeal is tender stir in corn sage and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a large bowl to serve.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn and Fresh Sage

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 377.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.1g 24%

Carbohydrates: 46.4g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 11%

Sugars: 9.1g

Fat: 16.7g 26%

Saturated Fat: 4.8g 24%

Cholesterol: 18.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 381.8IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.7mg 36%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 104.1mcg 26%

Calcium: 274mg 27%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 49.4mg 18%

Potassium: 392.1mg 11%

Sodium: 219.1mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 150.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.