Polenta Gorgonzola – Bean Cereals Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

GORGONZOLA POLENTA WITH FRESH PORCINI

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 pound fresh porcini mushrooms, wiped clean and cut into 1/2" slices

1 garlic clove, chopped

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 pound Gorgonzola cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)

1 recipe basic polenta, kept warm

fresh parsley sprigs

In a skillet heat butter over moderate heat until foam subsides

and brown mushrooms with salt to taste, stirring occasionally. Add

garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and simmer, covered,

5 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Remove lid and simmer

mixture 3 minutes, or until liquid reduces slightly. Stir in parsley

and lemon juice and keep warm.

Stir 1/2 cup Gorgonzola into warm polenta until smooth. Divide

polenta among 4 plates and spoon mushroom mixture on top. Tear

remaining Gorgonzola into small pieces and sprinkle over each

serving.

Garnish polenta with parsley.

Category: Bean Cereals Recipes