Embark on a culinary journey to discover the flavors and textures of "V is for Vegetarian Ragout over Cheese Polenta with Red Pepper Coulis". This delightful dish combines the heartiness of a vegetable-rich ragout, the creamy comfort of cheese polenta, and the vibrant tanginess of red pepper coulis. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and colors, making this recipe a true celebration of vegetarian cuisine.
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CHEESY POLENTA WITH SAUSAGE RAGOUT
Creamy and hearty, polenta makes a great alternative to mashed potatoes or pasta- serve topped with a tomato-based sauce flavoured with rosemary
Provided by Katy Greenwood
Categories Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large casserole dish over a medium-high heat and cook the onion and garlic for a few mins. Stir in the sausages, breaking them up into small pieces as you go, and cook for another 8-9 mins. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, stock, purée and most of the rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 8-10 mins or until the mixture is thickened. Season to taste.
- Meanwhile, make up the polenta following pack instructions. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, with some seasoning. Spoon the polenta onto 4 plates, then top with the ragout and a sprinkling of the remaining rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 3.1 milligram of sodium
VEGAN POLENTA WITH RAGU
Benvenuto, meatless Monday! This is a vegan adaptation of traditional Italian creamy polenta and thick ragu full of vegetable proteins. Bake leftover polenta slices and top with any leftover ragu for bite-sized appetizers.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine boiling water and lentils in a bowl and set aside for 1 hour. Combine texturized vegetable protein and broth in a separate bowl and set aside until liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a stew pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, and hot pepper. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add drained lentils and undrained texturized vegetable protein. Stir and add oregano and bay leaf. Add red wine and continue stirring, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes. Stir and simmer ragu until thickened and lentils are soft, 5 to 10 minutes; add a bit more water if needed.
- Bring vegetable broth, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle polenta into the water, stirring constantly to ensure there are no lumps. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Add vegan butter, stirring constantly.
- Distribute polenta evenly among 4 pasta bowls. Remove bay leaf from ragu and discard. Top each bowl with equal amounts of ragu. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon vegan white cheese over each bowl and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.3 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 23 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1981.1 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
"V" IS FOR VEGETARIAN RAGOUT OVER CHEESE POLENTA WITH RED PEPPER COULIS
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Whisk the cornstarch into the vegetable broth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saute pan, and then add the chicken broth mixture, red peppers and garlic. Simmer 30 minutes. *Pour hot mixture into blender and blend until smooth to make red pepper sauce. While the pepper sauce is simmering, begin the polenta.For the Polenta:Combine vegetable stock and cream in a large heavy saucepan. Heat to a gentle boil over medium heat, being careful not to burn. While whisking constantly, gradually add the cornmeal. Once cornmeal is incorporated, keep heat low and continue to whisk until mixture is slightly thickened and creamy. Stir in Parmesan, and season with pepper. (Since Parmesan is salty, add salt only if needed). Set aside in a warm place.For the Ragout:Heat oil in a saute pan. Saute onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant, until they begin to soften. Stir in tomato paste, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, and let cook until flavors integrate, about 10 more minutes. Add olives and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Remove from heat and stir in fresh tomato. Let sit to rest.To plate:place cheese polenta onto serving plate, making a well in the center. Top with vegetable ragout in the center, and spoon red pepper coulis over top. Garnish with fresh basil.*When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
SAUSAGE-AND-PEPPER RAGU OVER POLENTA
Browning Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and onions before stewing them with tomato paste and chicken broth gives the resulting ragu tons of flavor. Serve this quick, easy dinner over creamy polenta topped with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high; melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pierce sausages with a fork; add to skillet. Cook until browned in places, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Meanwhile, cut vegetables into 1/2-inch slices; add to skillet. Season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until browned in places, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Return sausages to skillet with 3/4 cup broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Uncover; simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- In a saucepan, combine polenta, 2 cups broth, and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and cheese; season with salt and pepper. Serve, with ragu, parsley, and more cheese and pepper.
ROASTED VEGETABLE RAGOUT WITH POLENTA
You could make the ragout with or without the polenta, it would be great either way. You could also sub in with half the quantity of the dried herbs.
Provided by Margie99
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the polenta:Coat a 8 in glass baking dish with cooking spray. In a large saucepan combine 2 cups water with broth, mustard and cayenne, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, pour into baking dish, set aside to get firm.
- For the ragout: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut off and discard dark green top from the leek, cut it into 1 inch slices and put in a large bow. Add cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms and garlic, drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Spread vegetable in a large roasting pan. Roast for 8 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and stir in corn and tomatoes. Put back in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from oven and put vegeetables and juices in a large dutch oven.
- Put dutch oven over medium heat. Cook vegetables for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in basil, majoram and thyme.
- Meanwhile preheat broiler with top rack 4-6 inches from heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Cut polenta into 12 squares and place on baking sheet. Broil 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
- To serve; place 2 polenta squares on each plate and top with ragout.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 43.8, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4, Protein 5
VEGETARIAN POLENTA CASSEROLE
This comes from simple hardy ingredients. A great feel good one dish dinner. Even my kids like it! Adapted from a presentation by Cynthia Liar
Provided by SaltNPepper
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cover medium casserole dish with thin layer of cooking spray, set aside.
- Cover bottom of a 2 quart sauce pan, with a thin layer of cooking spray.
- Heat pan to medium heat.
- Sweat the chopped onions in pan.
- Combine garlic,red pepper, shredded cabbage, and spices in pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft.
- Add beans, tomato sauce and water.
- Let the mixture absorb the water then add the Veggie Ground Round.
- Pour mixture into ceramic casserole dish, set aside.
- In a one qt sauce pan heat 2 cups of water to boiling Add polenta, stir constantly with a whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
- When it is thick but still spreadable, immediately take off heat and pour over contents in casserole dish.
- This happens very quickly.
- Spread mixture into corners to cover casserole ideally about a 1/2 inch thick.
- Garnish with Parmesan Cheese.
- Cover dish and bake for 25 minutes in 350degree F.
- Remove cover and bake an additional 5 minutes at 400 degrees F.
VEGAN BAKED POLENTA WITH RADICCHIO
Creamy polenta, vegan cheese blend, and flavorful radicchio meet in this vegan meal. This is an adaptation of a popular dish from the Lombardy region of Italy. It typically uses fatty cheeses and butter. This version offers all the flavor without animal fats, making it perfect for vegan diets or for anyone looking to reduce fats in their diet.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Combine vegetable broth and 1 cup water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and keep at a low boil. Pour in unsweetened oat milk and bring to a boil. Sprinkle in cornmeal, whisking constantly to avoid clumps from forming. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue stirring until polenta begins to thicken. Add more water if needed. Stir until polenta has softened and thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and carrot. Saute until vegetables have just begun to soften. Add radicchio and saute until wilted. Season with pepper and turmeric. Cook until vegetables are tender and cooked throughout, about 5 minutes.
- Spread out 1/2 of the polenta in the greased baking dish. Evenly layer 1/2 of the vegan Gouda and 1/2 of the vegan mozzarella on top. Top with 1/2 of the radicchio mixture. Repeat layers with remaining polenta, cheeses, and radicchio mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 492.9 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will have the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will not cook evenly.
- Season the vegetables well. Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender. The vegetables should be tender, but still have a slight crunch.
- Make the cheese polenta ahead of time. The cheese polenta can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Just reheat it in a warm oven before serving.
- Make the red pepper coulis ahead of time. The red pepper coulis can also be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Just store it in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
This vegetarian ragout is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh vegetables, creamy cheese polenta, and tangy red pepper coulis is sure to please everyone at the table.
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