Creamed Spinach Polenta
Healthy side dish with spinach and polenta
- Yield: Serves 4
- Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients
- 40g butter
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 bunch english spinach, trimmed, shredded
- ½ cup light thickened cream
- 1½ cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup polenta
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and spinach. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Stir in cream. Simmer for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add stock and 2 cups cold water to saucepan. Cover. Bring to the boil over high heat. Add polenta. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes or until polenta is thick.
- Return spinach mixture to pan. Add cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve.
