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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Creamy Parmesan-Chive Polenta


Creamy polenta is a warm and inviting alternative to mashed potatoes, rice, or other common side dishes. It’s easy to prepare and readily soaks up the flavor of the cooking liquid. I like to use a mixture of chicken broth and milk (instead of water) for a little extra creaminess. And for a flavor boost, stir in some rich, salty, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and a few chopped chives—ready in less than 10 minutes!

Polenta pairs well with all kinds of meat, fish, and poultry, as well as sauces. Here, I served it as a side for Lamb Meatballs in Garlicky Marinara 


Serves 4

Ingredients
  • 2 cups nonfat milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup quick-cooking polenta
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives, plus more for garnish
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
Polenta, Parmesan, and Chives
Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and broth to a light boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Gradually pour in the polenta, stirring constantly to prevent clumps. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 7-8 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and 1 tablespoon of chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
Beginning to Cook
Cooked Polenta
Transfer the polenta to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chives. Serve right away.

Creamy Parmesan-Chive Polenta

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