Paulas Polenta with Mushroom Topping

This is a great veggie recipe that can be eaten as a meal or prepared for an appetizer. Even my meat and potatoes husband enjoys it.

Step: 1

In a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in cornmeal, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently as the mixture thickens.

Step: 2

Using a wet spatula spoon the cornmeal mixture (polenta) 1/2 inch thick onto a sheet of wax paper. Set aside to cool.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to broil. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step: 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, onion, garlic and herbs in the hot oil until mushrooms are tender.

Step: 5

Cut cooled polenta into squares and place on prepared baking sheet. Broil until browned on both sides. Serve with mushroom sauce.

Per Serving: 283 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 34.4g; fat 14.6g; sodium 299.2mg.

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