Best 4 Potato Polenta Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable potato polenta recipes, a harmonious blend of simplicity and sophistication. Discover the classic Italian dish, polenta, transformed into a creamy delight with the addition of tender potatoes. Immerse yourself in culinary creativity as you explore variations of this versatile dish, ranging from the hearty and flavorful mushroom and sausage polenta to the elegant roasted red pepper and goat cheese combination. Treat your taste buds to a savory journey with our sun-dried tomato and spinach polenta or indulge in the comforting embrace of our creamy polenta with braised short ribs. Each recipe promises a unique symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will elevate your dining experience.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH CHILIES AND POLENTA TRIANGLES
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Onion Pepper Sauté Stew Vegetarian High Fiber Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ginger, chili powder and cumin and stir 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, orange juice and garlic and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until sweet potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir beans, poblano chilies and bell pepper into sweet potato mixture. Cover and simmer until chilies are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before continuing, stirring occasionally.)
- Divide stew among 4 bowls. Top with sour cream, avocado and orange, if desired. Serve with Polenta Triangles.
POTATO POLENTA
From Lidia's Italy, this sounds so rich and delectable! Authentic dish from the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, cook them covered with water until done, drain most of the water, leaving about one cup with the potatoes. Mash the potatoes well in the remaining water add salt and the corn meal mix well till smooth, return to medium heat and cook for 20-30 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon often.
- In the meantime sauté the bacon and onion in the olive oil until rendered and the bacon is crisp.
- When the polenta is cooked and begins to pull off the sides, remove from heat and toss in the cheese cubes as well as the onion bacon sofritto. Mix well and serve.
SWEET POTATO POLENTA
This recipe is an adoptee from the RecipeZaar account, and I haven't tried it yet. I will repost here when I have tried the recipe. I won't change the recipe, though...it seems that people like it the way it is. Enjoy!
Provided by Aunt Cookie
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the heavy cream and water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly.
- Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add pureed sweet potato, brown sugar and cheese, combine well.
- Finish with a dab of butter and season with S+P.
CREAMY SWEET POTATO POLENTA
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot, cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and puree the potatoes in a food processor until smooth.
- Bring the heavy cream and 2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the polenta and garlic powder. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is smooth and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato puree and cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of polenta. There are two main types of polenta: coarse and fine. Coarse polenta is made from coarsely ground cornmeal and has a more rustic texture. Fine polenta is made from finely ground cornmeal and has a smoother texture. For this recipe, you can use either type of polenta, but coarse polenta will give you a more authentic Italian dish.
- Use good quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Use fresh, high-quality potatoes and polenta. You should also use a good quality olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
- Season the polenta well. Polenta can be bland, so it's important to season it well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Cook the polenta slowly. Polenta takes time to cook, so don't rush the process. Cook it over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is thick and creamy.
- Serve the polenta hot. Polenta is best served hot, so make sure to eat it right away. You can top it with your favorite sauce, cheese, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Potato polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, potato polenta is sure to please everyone at the table.
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