VEGAN POLENTA WITH RAGU
Benvenuto, meatless Monday! This is a vegan adaptation of traditional Italian creamy polenta and thick ragu full of vegetable proteins. Bake leftover polenta slices and top with any leftover ragu for bite-sized appetizers.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine boiling water and lentils in a bowl and set aside for 1 hour. Combine texturized vegetable protein and broth in a separate bowl and set aside until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a stew pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and hot pepper. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add drained lentils and undrained texturized vegetable protein. Stir and add oregano and bay leaf. Add red wine and continue stirring, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes. Stir and simmer ragu until thickened and lentils are soft, 5 to 10 minutes; add a bit more water if needed.
- Bring vegetable broth, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle polenta into the water, stirring constantly to ensure there are no lumps. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Add vegan butter, stirring constantly.
- Distribute polenta evenly among 4 pasta bowls. Remove bay leaf from ragu and discard. Top each bowl with equal amounts of ragu. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon vegan white cheese over each bowl and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 23 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1981.1 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
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EUNICE ADAH Katisi
ekatisi@gmail.comOverall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Jovan LUkyamuzi
l-jovan@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and the ragu was hearty and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Se Df
se.df@gmail.comI'm a big fan of polenta, and this recipe did not disappoint. The ragu was flavorful and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Becca Wahab
becca-w31@hotmail.frThis dish was a bit of a disappointment. The polenta was bland and the ragu was watery.
Sobuj YT
yt.sobuj@yahoo.comI thought this recipe was amazing! The polenta was creamy and the ragu was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Hawanatu Kamara
h@yahoo.comThis dish was a little too rich for my taste. I think I would use less butter and cream next time.
Ijeoma Innocent
ijeomai55@gmail.comI'm giving this recipe 4 stars. It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Md sakib rb
m32@hotmail.co.ukOverall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.
sumon sumon
sumonsumon@gmail.comThis recipe was a little too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.
Taurai Crasco
crasco-t11@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my polenta turned out really lumpy. I think I might have added too much liquid.
Amalia Rodriguez
r_a14@gmail.comThis dish was just okay. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different type of cheese.
Md ariyan Ahmed
a_md@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Kibanga Fahim
kibangafahim@yahoo.comThis dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Bruce Smeltzer
smeltzerb34@yahoo.comI'm a big fan of polenta, and this recipe did not disappoint. The ragu was flavorful and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Miya Cassidy
c-miya41@yahoo.comThis was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The polenta was warm and filling, and the ragu was hearty and satisfying.
Afroja Akhter
a-a9@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The polenta was creamy and the ragu was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Gabrijela Petras
petras_g@gmail.comYum!
Umeh Stanley
s-u@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. I used a store-bought ragu sauce, which saved me a lot of time. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce, which gave it a nice tang.
Kumi Sha
s-kumi@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The ragu was so flavorful and the polenta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Balochbahi705 Balochbahi705
bb28@gmail.comThis polenta dish was a hit with my family! The ragu had a rich and flavorful sauce that complemented the creamy polenta perfectly. I also loved the addition of the mushrooms and spinach, which gave the dish a nice texture and depth of flavor.