Creamy Mushroom Polenta (Vegan) -

Creamy Mushroom Polenta (Vegan)

Creamy mushroom polenta is a cozy, hearty vegan comfort food that’s naturally dairy-free and gluten-free. This easy, flavorful dish makes a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast, Brunch, dinner, Lunch

Cuisine dairy-free, Gluten-free, Italian, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

1 Saucepan
1 Frying pan or skillet

Ingredients

For Vegan Polenta

1 cup polenta
4 cups water
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional

For Sautéed Mushrooms

1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
2 garlic cloves minced
3 cups white button mushrooms sliced, ~320 grams (11 oz)
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to low, remove the saucepan from the heat, and slowly pour in the polenta while whisking constantly. Return to heat and cook for 15–20 minutes (or according to package instructions), stirring frequently, until creamy and tender. Stir in the olive oil and nutritional yeast.
1 cup polenta, 4 cups water, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Heat olive oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and salt, and cook for 8–9 minutes until the moisture evaporates and they turn golden. Add minced garlic, dried rosemary, and black pepper, and cook 1 minute more.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 3 cups white button mushrooms, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Immediately spoon warm polenta into bowls (it sets quickly), top with the sautéed mushrooms, and finish with fresh parsley and vegan parmesan.

Notes

Cook until tender: Polenta varies by brand and grind size. If it still feels grainy, cook it a little longer. Quick (instant) polenta cooks in just a few minutes.
Pour slowly for a smooth texture: Add the polenta very slowly while whisking to prevent clumps.
Stir often: Frequent stirring helps the polenta stay creamy and prevents sticking.
Storage: Store polenta and mushrooms separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 598mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Keyword comfort food, mushroom, mushroom polenta, polenta

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