Grilled polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. Its creamy and slightly crispy texture complements a variety of flavors and ingredients, making it a perfect canvas for grilled vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Polenta is easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients, including cornmeal, water, and salt. With a little creativity, you can transform this simple dish into a culinary masterpiece.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY GRILLED CORN POLENTA
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush corn with oil. Grill corn until charred in spots and tender, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill and set aside to cool.
- Place a saucepan with 5 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt onto a medium heat, bring the water to boil, and slowly stir in the polenta. Reduce the heat and continue to stir for about 5 minutes until thickened and creamy. Add the butter and blend into the mixture.
- Stir in the cheese. Keep warm.
- Cut the corn off of the cob and stir it into the cooked polenta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve warm.
POLENTA WITH CORN
Steps:
- In a medium-size saucepan, bring the milk, 2 cups water and bay leaf to a boil. Season generously with salt, almost to the point of over seasoning. How do you know that you are there? TASTE IT! When it has reached a boil, slowly whisk in the polenta in small sprinkles. Once all of the polenta has been incorporated, reduce the heat to medium and immediately switch over to stirring with a wooden spoon. Cook the polenta until it begins to pull away from the pan, adding water to loosen it up if it becomes too thick. Add the corn and stir to combine. When the polenta is thoroughly cooked, it should look creamy and not feel gritty on your tongue. Remove it from the heat and stir in the Parmesan and mascarpone.
GRILLED POLENTA WITH CORN AND PARMESAN
Categories Side Parmesan Cornmeal Corn Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add corn; sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Bring 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk cornmeal and 1 cup water in medium bowl to blend. Whisk cornmeal-water mixture into boiling water; return to boil. Cook until polenta is smooth and thick, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Stir in corn mixture.
- Brush 11x7x2-inch dish with oil. Spread polenta in dish. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Cut polenta into 12 squares. Brush both sides with oil. Place on grill; cover grill. Grill until polenta is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, sprinkling with cheese during last minute. Serve hot.
GRILLED HERB POLENTA WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES AND PARMESAN
Tired of your potatoes and pasta try Polenta is a type of meal ground from sweetcorn, cornmeal or maize.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Corn
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 2 of the cups of water to the boil and slowly add the polenta and herbs , whisking all the time. This ensures the polenta won't form lumps.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
- When the polenta becomes too thick, add the remaining water a little at a time.
- Line a tray with cling film and spread the polenta about 1 inch thick using the back of a spoon. Cool overnight. Once cooled, cut into shapes brush with oil and season with salt and pepper and grill on hot grill.
- Heat the balsamic vinegar, garlic and sugar in a saucepan. Once the sugar has dissolved, add the asparagus and cook for 3 minute.
- To serve: arrange the polenta shapes on serving dishes, top with the asparagus and tomatoes, shave over the parmesan and drizzle with a little olive oil. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with lots of fresh crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 28.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 4.4
CREAMY POLENTA WITH CORN, PARMESAN AND ARUGULA
This creamy, peppery and mouthwatering vegetarian dish is easy on the budget as well as the eyes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; sauté 4 to 7 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add water, milk and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Very slowly stir in cornmeal with whisk. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened slightly. Stir in frozen corn; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Stir remaining cheese into polenta.
- In large bowl, beat oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with whisk until well blended. Add arugula; toss to coat.
- Divide polenta among 4 bowls. Top each serving with salad; sprinkle with reserved tablespoon cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PARMESAN POLENTA FOR GRILLING
A nice side to many Italian dish that can be made upto 3 days ahead and grilled, fried, or toasted when ready to serve. Cool and chill time not included in cook time.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring stock or water (pinch of salt if using water) to boiling in a 2 quart sauce pan. Add rosemary if using. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal to the boiling stock / water, whisking constantly. Cook and whisk until mixture returns to boiling. Reduce heat to very low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Parmesan cheese and olive oil / butter.
- Pour into a greased 8x4x2-inch loaf pan. Cool 1 hour. Cover and chill several hours or over night. Polenta may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving. To serve, remove polenta from pan and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- **To bake, place slices in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake, covered, in a 400 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through.
- **To fry, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Add polenta slices and cook about 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once during cooking time.
- **To toast, lightly brush slices with olive oil and arrange on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Place under broiler, 4 to 5 inches away from the heat source, for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp.
PAN-FRIED POLENTA WITH CORN, KALE AND GOAT CHEESE
This is a gourmet polenta recipe as it uses kale and goat cheese.
Provided by Candice
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute; don't let the garlic brown. Add 3 cups of the water, and bring it to a boil.
- While the water heats, whisk together in a bowl the cornmeal, salt, and 1 cup water to make a smooth mixture.
- When the water in the saucepan comes to a boil, pour the mixture into it. Whisk constantly for 3 minutes to prevent lumps from forming. Turn the heat to low. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon every 10 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook the polenta 5 minutes more. Stir in the pepper and Parmesan cheese. Pour the polenta into a lightly oiled 8x8 inch pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill the polenta in a refrigerator for 1 hour.
- While the polenta is cooling, cut away the stems and center stalks of the kale. Cut the leaves into 3-inch pieces.
- Cut the chilled polenta into 4 large triangles. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, carefully add the polenta triangles. Fry the polenta until it is golden brown on the underside, then turn the polenta over and cook it until it is golden brown on the other side. Arrange the polenta on a baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler on your oven.
- Place the kale and 1/3 cup water into the skillet that was just used to fry the polenta. Cover the skillet and cook the kale over a medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
- Place the tomato slices on top of the polenta triangles. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top of the tomato slices. Broil the polenta until the cheese melts and the tomatoes begin to cook.
- Arrange the kale on a serving platter. Place the hot polenta triangles on top of the kale and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1250.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CREAMY POLENTA WITH ROASTED CORN AND FRESH SAGE
This side dish is great served hot and topped with Parmesan cheese, or chilled, cut into shapes and then griddled.
Provided by JOE ZARANSKI
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grill corn in the husks, or roast in the oven; cut kernels from cob.
- In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions; reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in water and milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly stir in cornmeal, whisking thoroughly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking and burning. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes more.
- When mixture is thick and the cornmeal is tender, stir in corn, sage and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a large bowl to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 219.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
GARLIC PARMESAN GRILLED CORN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: corn, olive oil, salt, pepper, butter, garlic, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or grill plate to medium heat.
- Drizzle the corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix to ensure all the ears are evenly coated.
- Place the corn on the grill. Close the lid to keep the temperature high, and let the corn cook for about 15 minutes per side, or until slightly charred on all sides.
- Remove the corn from the heat and set aside.
- Place the garlic and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute, or until melted.
- Brush the garlic butter on the corn. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 6 grams
GRILLED POLENTA WITH CORN, RED ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Categories Salad Onion Tomato High Fiber Cornmeal Cucumber Summer Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually add polenta, whisking until boiling and smooth. Reduce heat to low. Cook until very thick, whisking often, about 25 minutes (about 15 minutes for yellow cornmeal). Whisk in cheese. Spread in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Cool slightly. Cover; chill at least 6 hours.
- Whisk lime juice, oil and garlic in large bowl to blend. Set dressing aside.
- Spray grill with oil spray; prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray corn and onion slices with oil spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until vegetables are tender, turning often, about 8 minutes for corn and 15 minutes for onion. Cool. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Coarsely chop onion. Add corn, onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint to dressing; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut polenta into 4 squares. Cut each square diagonally into 2 triangles. Spray polenta with oil spray. Grill until heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Divide salad among 4 plates. Place 2 polenta triangles alongside each salad.
GRIDDLED POLENTA WITH CORN & GREEN SALSA
Polenta can be a little bland, but pack it with flavours like cheese and chilli and it's delicious
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 1.5 litres of water to the boil in a large saucepan. While stirring the water constantly with a wooden spoon, tip in the polenta in a steady stream. Lower the heat so the polenta isn't spluttering too much, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins. Meanwhile, line a 40 x 30cm tray with baking parchment. Stir the corn, chilli and grated cheese into the polenta with 2 tsp salt, then spoon out onto the tray. Spread to a rough rectangle, making sure the polenta is packed tightly and there are no gaps. Cover with another sheet of baking parchment and a flat baking tray, then top with some cans or jars to press and flatten the polenta while you chill it in the fridge for at least 2 hrs, or up to a day.
- Before barbecuing, mix together the avocado, cucumber, spring onions, coriander, lime and 2 tbsp oil with seasoning.
- Heat the barbecue (or a griddle pan), trim the edges off the set polenta to neaten, then slice into 12 wedges. Brush both sides of each wedge with a little of the remaining oil and barbecue or griddle for 5 mins on each side until charred and hot through. Serve a couple of wedges per person, topped with a generous spoon of the chunky green salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium
POLENTA WITH CORN AND THYME
This simple polenta side dish goes well with braised short ribs, such as our Slow-Cooker Short Rib Ragu, brisket, or pork roast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add corn and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is warmed through, about 1 minute. Add milk and water and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and creamy, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g
Tips:
- For the creamiest polenta, use freshly ground cornmeal.
- To prevent the polenta from sticking to the pot, stir it constantly while cooking.
- If the polenta is too thick, add more water or milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Season the polenta with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the polenta over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Top the grilled polenta with your favorite toppings, such as grilled corn, Parmesan cheese, or sautéed vegetables.
Conclusion:
Grilled polenta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you grill it, pan-fry it, or bake it, polenta is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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