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Medium 40 min~410 kcal 6/10
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Creamy Polenta
Coarse cornmeal slowly cooks into a silky northern Italian base finished with butter and Parmesan.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 45 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) polenta cornmeal
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) water or vegetable stock
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) salt
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) butter
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Bring the water or vegetable stock to a boil with the salt.
- 2
Pour in the polenta cornmeal in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
- 3
Lower the heat and cook the polenta for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring often.
40 min40:00 - 4
When the texture thickens, add the butter and Parmesan.
- 5
Season with black pepper and stir for 3 more minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Transfer the polenta to a hot serving plate without waiting.
💡 Tip: Pouring in the cornmeal in a thin stream keeps the polenta glossy and free of lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot topped with sauteed mushrooms or a tomato beef stew.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
10
g protein
42
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 50%Fat 38%
GI 12 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Creamy Polenta make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Creamy Polenta take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Creamy Polenta difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Creamy Polenta have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 42g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Creamy Polenta contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Creamy Polenta belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Creamy Polenta need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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