Start with the Italian cornmeal classic, polenta, and add the exotic new flavors of Marco Polo's journey to the East: chickpeas from Anatolia, spinach from Persia, cardamon from India and cinnamon from China. But don't worry, this recipe doesn't take years to complete! Prepared polenta and canned chickpeas make it easy (and nutritious).
Provided by realbirdlady
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a boiler, simmer chickpeas, including liquid, with red pepper flakes and garlic for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drain spinach, reserving the liquid.
- In a large skillet, heat oil. Add cardamon and cook for about a minute (until the pods pop). Add onions, garlic and ginger and saute until the onions are translucent.
- Add spinach, then cinammon and coriander. Reduce heat and simmer gently for about ten minutes, adding reserved spinach liquid as needed to keep the mixture moist.
- Meanwhile, slice and grill polenta, using a dry skillet or stovetop grill.
- Drain chickpeas and add to the spinach mixture.
- Prepare for serving by placing two slices of polenta on each plate. Use a slotted spoon to drain the spinach and chickpea mixture, and top each slice of polenta.
- (Preparation notes: If you're limited for time, you can skip the step of. seasoning the chickpeas separately. Prepare the spinach topping with the pepper and garlic, then add the chickpeas toward the end so that they are heated. Polenta can be baked rather than grilled.).
- (Ingredient notes: Fresh, firm, polenta can be substituted for prepared.
- One cup dried chickpeas can be substituted for canned, by soaking overnight and then cooking until tender. One pound fresh spinach, wash and deveined, can be substituted for frozen. Dried ground cardamon and ginger can be substituted for fresh.).
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djoreyo
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. The polenta was a bit bland, and the sauce was a bit too salty. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
M Razman
[email protected]This was my first time making polenta, and it turned out really well! The recipe was easy to follow, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal.
Nishan
[email protected]This polenta was easy to make and turned out great! I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Rajib lama
[email protected]This polenta was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more cheese or herbs next time.
Akram Farooqi
[email protected]This was the best polenta I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Michelle Ugmares
[email protected]This polenta was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the rich flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
KingdomDarkHeart
[email protected]I made this polenta for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Michael Feaster
[email protected]This was my first time making polenta, and it turned out really well! The recipe was easy to follow, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a simple tomato sauce and some grilled chicken, and it was a delicious meal.
Sarda Lashun
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. The polenta was a bit bland, and the sauce was a bit too salty. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Edward Saydee
[email protected]This polenta was easy to make and turned out great! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still delicious. I also added some diced tomatoes and spinach to the sauce, which made it even more hearty.
RAJPOOT Brothers
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a big fan of polenta. But I'm so glad I did! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Siphesihle Sphe
[email protected]This polenta was a hit! It had a creamy texture and a delicious flavor. I added some extra cheese and herbs to give it a bit more flavor, and it turned out perfectly. This recipe is definitely a keeper!