Polenta Herbs – Bean Cereals Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Herbed Polenta

1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves (mint, tarragon, parsley and basil)

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp corn oil

3 1/4 cup water

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1/3 cup whipping cream

cayenne pepper

Bring small pot of water to boil. Add herbs and blanch 5 seconds.

Drain. Refresh under cold water and drain. Place herbs and oil in

blender and puree. Cover; chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

Bring water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.

Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook until thickened, stirring often,

about 5 minutes. Add cream. Stir in 1/4 cup herb puree. Season

polenta with salt and cayenne.

Serves: 4

Category: Bean Cereals Recipes