Description
Elevate your autumn table with this luxurious, savory pumpkin polenta. This comforting side dish blends stone-ground cornmeal with pureed pumpkin, creating a velvety base that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or your favorite protein. Infused with fresh sage and savory Parmesan, it is an elegant yet simple dish perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow stone-ground polenta
1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely minced
Instructions
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a large heavy-bottomed pot.
Reduce the heat to low once the liquid reaches a gentle boil.
Whisk the polenta into the broth in a slow, steady stream to prevent clumping.
Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
Fold in the pumpkin puree once the grains have softened and the mixture has thickened.
Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Garnish with fresh minced sage and serve immediately.
Notes
Whisk the polenta vigorously during the initial addition to ensure a silky texture. Use a heavy-bottomed pot to distribute heat evenly and prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg