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Finished Grilled Vegetable Polenta, featuring a vibrant display of grilled vegetables, ideal for a healthy meal.

Grilled Vegetable Polenta

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Grilled Vegetable Polenta is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines creamy polenta topped with smoky grilled vegetables, perfect for any occasion as a main or side dish.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of polenta (coarse ground cornmeal)
  • 4 cups of water or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 eggplant, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh herbs (such as basil or thyme) for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly until thick and creamy, about 20-30 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. While the polenta cooks, slice the vegetables evenly and toss them with remaining olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill the seasoned vegetables for about 8-10 minutes until tender and slightly charred, flipping halfway through.
  4. Spoon the creamy polenta onto plates, top with grilled vegetables, and garnish with herbs. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious grilled vegetable polenta!

Notes

  • For a creamier polenta, consider using milk or a milk-water mixture.
  • Add cheese like Parmesan or goat cheese for a richer flavor.
  • Feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables.
  • If a grill isn’t available, roast the vegetables in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Spice it up by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
  • Author: Luna Saunders
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling and Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg