Corn Grits Polenta with Slow-Sautéed Green Beans, Cremini, and Shallots
Polenta takes time on the stove top, but as it cooks, you can slow-sauté and caramelize the accompanying veggies.
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Polenta takes time on the stove top, but as it cooks, you can slow-sauté and caramelize the accompanying veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. orange juice
- 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 3 large shallots, peeled and quartered
- 3 3-inch rosemary sprigs, plus 4 small sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup corn grits or coarse cornmeal
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
1. Combine orange juice and vinegar in small bowl, and set aside.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add beans, mushrooms, shallots, and 3-inch rosemary sprigs. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 30 minutes, or until vegetables are browned. Remove from heat, add orange juice mixture, and scrape browned bits off bottom of pan. Remove rosemary sprigs, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Keep warm.
3. Bring milk, salt, and 31/2 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Whisk in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until smooth, stirring often. Stir in 2 Tbs. Parmesan (if using). Serve vegetables over polenta garnished with small rosemary sprigs and sprinkled with remaining Parmesan (if using).
Nutrition Information
- Calories 322
- Carbohydrate Content 42 g
- Cholesterol Content 7 mg
- Fat Content 13 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 853 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g