Best 3 Sweet Potato Polenta Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO STEW WITH CHILIES AND POLENTA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add ginger, chili powder and cumin and stir 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, orange juice and garlic and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until sweet potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir beans, poblano chilies and bell pepper into sweet potato mixture. Cover and simmer until chilies are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before continuing, stirring occasionally.)
• Divide stew among 4 bowls. Top with sour cream, avocado and orange, if desired. Serve with Polenta Triangles.

SWEET POTATO POLENTA

Steps:

• Bring the heavy cream and water to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly.
• Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Add pureed sweet potato, brown sugar and cheese, combine well.
• Finish with a dab of butter and season with S+P.

CREAMY SWEET POTATO POLENTA

Steps:

• Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot, cover with water and add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and puree the potatoes in a food processor until smooth.
• Bring the heavy cream and 2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the polenta and garlic powder. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is smooth and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato puree and cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.