SOUTHWEST POLENTA AND VEGETABLES

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This sounded very yummy, all the right ingredients for our tastes, though I haven't cooked with polenta yet. Well...here goes! From 'Fitness' magazine, September 2008. NOTE: This recipe calls for mushrooms, which I hate, but being true to the recipe as written, I have included them here. But I won't use them ever...

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 7 , 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium onion, diced
1/2 lb button mushroom
3 small zucchini, 1/2-inch cube (or julienne-cut)
1 red bell pepper, julienne-cut
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher sea salt
2 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (~1/3 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (18 ounce) polenta (in pre-packaged "log")
2 cups shredded romano cheese
cooked spinach (optional)

Steps:

  • Chop onion, mushrooms (if using), zucchini and pepper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in large pan.
  • Saute onion and garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt for about 2 minutes, or until just soft. Add mushrooms, zucchini and red pepper; saute for ~3 minutes.
  • Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, thyme, chile powder, cumin, pepper and remaining salt; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fresh vegetables are crisp-cooked, not soft. While the vegetables cook, lightly oil the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Slice polenta into 1/2 -inch rounds and arrange across the bottom of the casserole dish. When vegetables are cooked but not soft, spoon across top of polenta.
  • Top with grated cheese and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Serve plain or on a bed of wilted spinach.

Sam Gironda
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This was a great recipe! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I would definitely make this again.


Kamila Martinez
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


rav shrestha
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This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Fiza qureshi Fiza qureshi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty vegetarian meal.


Dr Arshad Hussain
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I loved this recipe! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashif Falak
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This was a great recipe! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I would definitely make this again.


Malik Fawad
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I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were tender and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sidwell Oosthuizen
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This recipe is a winner! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Calisto Dorren
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I loved this recipe! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I would definitely make this again.


Maria “Meneri515” Orellana
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This was my first time making polenta, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the polenta was creamy and delicious. I served it with the roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Habia Elsayed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The polenta was creamy and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty vegetarian meal.


qayyum tahir
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kushram Ram
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly! The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


anna hebberd
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This recipe is simply superb! The combination of flavors from the spices, vegetables, and polenta is divine. The polenta was cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were bursting with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a de