GRILLED POLENTA AND BALSAMIC MUSHROOMS

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A main course and a salad in one: polenta, arugula, and portobellos with a warm balsamic sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound), stems and caps separated, halved if very large
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable stock
12 pieces set polenta (about 1/2 batch) Basic Polenta (Soft or Set), cut into 1-inch-thick rectangles or triangles
2 cups arugula (2 ounces)
8 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved

Steps:

  • Toss portobellos with garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Transfer portobellos to a plate. Pour marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Add stock. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon oil, and remove from heat.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds.) Lightly brush top and bottom of polenta with oil, and place in center of grill. Cook, flipping once, until polenta is marked, crisp, and no longer sticks to grill, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place portobellos on cooler part of grill, and cook, turning frequently to avoid burning, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Place arugula on a platter, and arrange polenta and portobellos on top. Drizzle about half the sauce over portobellos. Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Katherine Brooks
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


alan meacham
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can serve it as a main course, a side dish, or even an appetizer.


Priyas 444yt
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's a simple dish to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Payton Knaus
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I'm always looking for new recipes to add to my repertoire and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that I'll be making again and again.


Hustina Bhandari
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. You can grill the polenta and mushrooms ahead of time and then reheat them when you're ready to serve.


Gladswell Otieno
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled polenta and mushrooms.


Ixzyjr Grim
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I love the presentation of this dish. The grilled polenta and balsamic mushrooms look so elegant on a plate.


Xasan Cabdi Buunde
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and it can be grilled outdoors.


Paulina Acheampong
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I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it. It's a great meatless meal that's still packed with flavor.


Voella Thomas
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook polenta and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The grilled polenta is a nice change from the traditional boiled polenta.


Catina Bryant
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This dish is easy to make and it's also very affordable. It's a great option for a budget-friendly meal.


Aashik Raja
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the balsamic vinegar pairs perfectly with the savoriness of the mushrooms.


Tracey Furness
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta. I had some leftover from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Suhrab Kamandi
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The grilled polenta was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the mushrooms were perfectly cooked.


Nyabanga Eva
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This dish is a great way to showcase fresh summer produce. The grilled polenta is a perfect base for the savory mushrooms.


Andrew Fallon
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely going to be a new favorite.


Adnan Wazeer
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great weeknight meal that's both healthy and satisfying.


TAPAN POKHAREL
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This was my first time making polenta and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Gift Ngobeni
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of grilled polenta and balsamic mushrooms is just perfect.


Acaali Shariph
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This dish was a hit! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were perfectly tender and tangy. I would definitely make this again.