Polenta with peppers is a classic Italian dish that is both hearty and flavorful. Made with coarse-ground cornmeal, polenta is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from hearty stews to creamy desserts. When paired with peppers, polenta creates a delicious and colorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, polenta with peppers is sure to be a hit. So, let's dive into the wonderful world of polenta and peppers and explore the best recipes that will tantalize your taste buds!
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POLENTA-STUFFED PEPPERS
Polenta thickens as it cools, so fill the peppers as soon as it's cooked. If serving immediately, bake peppers right after they're filled (reduce cooking time slightly).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring often, until lightly browned, 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil.
- Whisking constantly, gradually add cornmeal, whisking until incorporated before adding more. Reduce to a simmer; cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and half the cheese until melted.
- Place peppers in a large baking dish; fill with polenta mixture. Cool to room temperature. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 1/2 cup water in bottom of baking dish. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Return to oven; bake, uncovered, until cheese is golden and peppers are very tender, about 30 minutes more. Serve immediately.
SOFT POLENTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, until its aroma is released.
- Add the chicken stock, water, and salt to the pan and increase the heat to medium high. When the liquid is simmering, gradually sprinkle the polenta over in a very slow, thin stream, whisking constantly in the same direction until all the grains are incorporated and no lumps remain. Reduce the heat to very low. Switch to a wooden paddle and stir thoroughly every few minutes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and the grains of polenta have softened. Stir in the butter, thyme, pepper, and grated Manchego and remove from the heat. Spoon some polenta into each of 6 warmed shallow soup bowls and top with some of the roasted peppers and chopped cilantro.
POLENTA WITH PEPPERS
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 24 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, vinegars and salt and pepper. Add peppers and shallot. Set aside to marinate.
- Cook polenta according to package directions and stir in the cream and butter at the end. Season with salt and pepper. Immediately pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Set aside to set and cool.
- Cut rounds of polenta with a cookie cutter. Top with peppers and a basil leaf.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 85 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups of water to a simmer and add the polenta. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 45 minutes. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and olive oil and keep warm.
- Add the tomatoes, sausage, garlic, peppers, onion and crushed red pepper to a large cast-iron pot and simmer, 30 minutes. Serve sauce over polenta, topped with some ricotta and basil.
BAKED POLENTA WITH SICILIAN PEPERONATA AND OLIVES
Categories Olive Onion Tomato Bake Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Bell Pepper Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2, can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and arrange on prepared sheet. Bake until polenta is crusty, turning over after 7 minutes, about 14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Add roasted peppers, olives and basil and simmer 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Arrange polenta on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS WITH CHEESE POLENTA
Who'd have thought that Italian sausage and peppers could be healthy and light? The creamy Asiago polenta is the perfect backdrop for the sauteed meat mixture.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, bring 2-1/2 cups broth and water to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from sides of pan., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, peppers and onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add remaining broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; heat through., Remove polenta from heat; stir in cheese, milk and butter until cheese is melted. Serve with sausage mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
POLENTA AND VEGETABLES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Provided by Georgia Downard
Categories Blender Tomato Broil Roast Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Lunch Parmesan Cornmeal Asparagus Eggplant Bell Pepper Healthy Yellow Squash Self
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan. Add polenta in a stream, whisking to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/3 cup Parmesan and season with cayenne and salt. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Transfer polenta to pie plate, smooth into an even layer and let cool 15 minutes. Heat broiler. Whisk garlic, thyme, lemon juice and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables with dressing. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange vegetables in 1 layer (or in 1 layer in a grill basket). Broil vegetables about 4 inches from heat until tender and slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter. Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Sprinkle polenta with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan. Broil polenta in pie plate until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, then cut polenta into 8 triangles. Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top with vegetables, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with chives. Serve any remaining sauce on the side.
POLENTA WITH SALAMI AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS
I found this on a dry salami header-card several years ago and have loved it ever since. It makes a nice appetizer or side dish - definitely worth the effort!
Provided by Bizzy-Bee
Categories Grains
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken stock or broth and butter into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the polenta and cook, stirring constantly, for 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 5 more minutes. Check the seasoning, then add salt & pepper to taste.
- Pour equal amounts of mixture into two 8" square cake pans and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Unmold polenta from pans and slice into 1/2" thick slices. Heat slices in a 400 degree oven on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 801, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 16.2
PECORINO-AND-PEPPER POLENTA
Cheesy polenta -- ready in 20 minutes -- is a satisfying side dish that easily pairs with whatever main dish is on the menu.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Whisking constantly, gradually add cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, whisking often, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and stir in Pecorino and butter. Serve immediately, sprinkled with more pepper.
POLENTA WITH ITALIAN PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop whole onion.
- Heat nonstick pan until it is very hot, reduce heat to medium-high, spray with pan spray and saute onion until it begins to brown and soften.
- Wash, trim and seed peppers, and using slicing blade of food processor, slice peppers. Add peppers to onions.
- Wash, trim and slice mushrooms in processor. After peppers begin to soften, add mushrooms.
- Wash and chop fresh thyme, and add to onion and pepper mixture.
- Bring chicken stock to boil in covered pot.
- Reduce heat, and carefully stir in polenta; cook, stirring often until mixture thickens. Season with salt.
- Grate cheese.
- When polenta is cooked, spoon onto plates; top with pepper and onion mixture, and sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 797 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
POLENTA AND GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
This dish is perfect in the spring or summer when vegetables are plenty. It reminds me of a rustic dish you could get at a little Italian eatery. Don't be daunted by the long list of ingredients, the meal comes together quickly. I have a gluten allergy and the polenta satisfies any bread cravings I might have. The dish is also a great vegetarian option, but I swear it will make any carnivore happy :) The vegetables can also be done in the broiler.
Provided by Breanna in T.O
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium-sized heavy saucepan. Add polenta, whisking quickly to combine. Reduce heat to a medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick- about 3-5 minutes. Whisk in 1/3 cup Parmesan and season with the cayenne pepper and salt. Coat a 9" pie plate with cooking spray and pour the polenta into the prepared pie plate and smooth out the surface and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat grill (or broiler). Whisk together garlic, thyme, lemon juice, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables with the dressing. Coat a grill basket (or cooking tray) with cooking spray and arrange vegetables. Grill vegetables until tender and slightly charred- about 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Heat broiler, sprinkle polenta with remaining Parmesan cheese. Broil polenta until golden brown- about 2-3 minutes, then slice into 8 pieces. Divide polenta among 4 plates. Top with vegetable, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil.
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh bell peppers and zucchini provide the best flavor and texture to this dish. Choose peppers that are firm and brightly colored, and zucchini that is tender and not too seedy.
- Cook the polenta slowly: Polenta takes time to cook, so be patient and stir it frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The polenta is done when it is thick and creamy, and there is no more liquid in the pot.
- Season the polenta well: Polenta is a blank canvas, so don't be afraid to season it generously. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options. You can also add herbs, such as basil or oregano, to taste.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you are cooking the vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Serve immediately: Polenta with peppers is best served immediately, while it is still hot and creamy. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Conclusion:
Polenta with peppers is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of creamy polenta and flavorful vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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