Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta with Summer Squash Saute
Recipe from EatingWell

Creamy Gorgonzola polenta (Italian cornmeal "porridge") is topped with a tender squash saute for a complete vegetarian meal. Once you know how easy polenta is to make, you may want to experiment with other Italian-style sauces and toppings. Make it a meal: Serve with crusty garlic bread and a garden salad.


Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta with Summer Squash Saute


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Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings, 3/4 cup polenta & 1 cup vegetables each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  14-ounce cans  vegetable broth , or reduced-sodium chicken broth, dividedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  cornmealOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepperOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  crumbled Gorgonzola cheeseOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  minced garlicOn Sale
  • 2    small zucchini, halved lengthwise and slicedOn Sale
  • 2    small yellow summer squash , halved lengthwise and slicedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  flourOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh basilOn Sale

Directions
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Combine 2 1/2 cups broth and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal and pepper until smooth. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until very thick and no longer grainy, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Gorgonzola; remove the polenta from the heat.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in zucchini and squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften and brown in places, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; stir to coat. Stir in the remaining 1 cup broth and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the vegetables are tender, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in basil; serve the saute over the polenta.

Nutrition information
Calories 264, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 356 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11 g, Potassium 351 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 40%, Calcium 15%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Vegetable 1, High-Fat Meat 1, Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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