Polenta with Arugula
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 415
- Total Fat
- 27
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 33
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 10
- Cholesterol
- 75
- Sodium
- 864
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking polenta (pre-cooked maize meal)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
1 stick butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional
Directions
- Combine the water and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Stir constantly until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and arugula, and stir until the arugula is wilted. Stir in the butter, cream, and cheese, if using. Season the polenta, to taste, with salt and pepper.