VEGAN POLENTA WITH RAGU

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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

2 cups boiling water
1 cup dry lentils
1 cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 fresh hot pepper, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
¼ cup vegan red wine
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Italian coarse-ground polenta cornmeal
4 tablespoons vegan butter
¼ cup shredded vegan white cheese

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

EUNICE ADAH Katisi
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Jovan LUkyamuzi
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This 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
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I'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
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The polenta was bland and the ragu was watery.


Sobuj YT
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I thought this recipe was amazing! The polenta was creamy and the ragu was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hawanatu Kamara
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This dish was a little too rich for my taste. I think I would use less butter and cream next time.


Ijeoma Innocent
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I'm giving this recipe 4 stars. It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Md sakib rb
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.


sumon sumon
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Taurai Crasco
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my polenta turned out really lumpy. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Amalia Rodriguez
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This dish was just okay. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different type of cheese.


Md ariyan Ahmed
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Kibanga Fahim
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Bruce Smeltzer
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I'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
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This 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
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I 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
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Yum!


Umeh Stanley
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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.