GRILLED POLENTA AND BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS

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A main course and a salad in one: polenta, arugula, and portobellos with a warm balsamic sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems and caps separated, halved if very large
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable stock
12 pieces set polenta (about 1/2 batch) Basic Polenta (Soft or Set), cut into 1-inch-thick rectangles or triangles
2 cups arugula (2 ounces)
8 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved

Steps:

  • Toss portobellos with garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Transfer portobellos to a plate. Pour marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Add stock. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon oil, and remove from heat.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds.) Lightly brush top and bottom of polenta with oil, and place in center of grill. Cook, flipping once, until polenta is marked, crisp, and no longer sticks to grill, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place portobellos on cooler part of grill, and cook, turning frequently to avoid burning, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Place arugula on a platter, and arrange polenta and portobellos on top. Drizzle about half the sauce over portobellos. Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

darcie faith
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit.


Sms mamun Mamun
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Franck Hefka
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I loved this dish. The balsamic vinegar really mellowed out the flavor of the mushrooms.


Trisha Claire
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Gattuso Olayinka
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Kelly Ward
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This recipe is a great way to showcase fresh summer mushrooms.


Lawrence Ferguso
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The balsamic mushrooms are a great way to add a touch of sweetness and acidity to this dish.


Joy Halder
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I love the smoky flavor that the grilled polenta adds to this dish.


Deenar Khan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bayozid Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner.


Adama Briama
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Albert Juarez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Sabirnadeem Jan
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I love how this dish is both hearty and healthy.


akindele bukola
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The balsamic mushrooms were the star of the show. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Luyanda Present
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilled polenta was so good, I could have eaten it all by itself.


Ahmed Lakhani
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked.


Anes Anes
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I love the combination of the grilled polenta and the balsamic mushrooms. It's a unique and delicious dish.


MH Shuvo
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The polenta was perfectly grilled and the balsamic mushrooms were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.