SOFT POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

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In this easy dinner, instant polenta, mushrooms, spinach and an egg get you a plate of comfort food for one in only 15 minutes.

Provided by Janneke Vreugdenhil

Categories     HarperCollins     Dinner     Mushroom     Spinach     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Quick & Easy     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 1 serving, with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 9

150 g (about 1 cup) instant polenta
75 g (2.6 ounces) Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup grated)
Olive oil, for greasing and frying
150 g (5 1/4 ounces) mushrooms (just one kind or a mixture), sliced into smaller pieces, if necessary
1 garlic clove, crushed
150 g (5 1/4 ounces) baby leaf spinach
1 egg
A small knob of butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to season

Steps:

  • In a pan, bring 3 cups water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Stir with a whisk as you sprinkle the polenta into the boiling water. Let the mixture cook for 3-5 minutes, or for the time given in the packet instructions. Add extra (boiling) water if necessary, the polenta should be nice and soft. Grate in nearly all of the Parmesan. Taste and season with freshly ground pepper and more salt, if necessary.
  • When cooked, pour half of the polenta onto a flat plate that you've greased with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge for tomorrow.
  • While the polenta cooks, sauté the mushrooms in a small splash of olive oil over a medium-high heat for around 10 minutes. Add the garlic at the end and cook briefly, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the pan and add the spinach. Stir-fry the spinach until just wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and fry an egg (you might need to add another small splash of olive oil).
  • Stir the butter into the cooked polenta and spoon it into a deep plate. Arrange the mushrooms and spinach on the polenta and top with the fried egg. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Top with the rest of the Parmesan, in slices.

Aisha Attahiru
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I'm going to make this dish again for my next dinner party.


Mohammed Yunus
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Sowrav
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I think this dish would also be good with some grilled chicken or fish.


Farhan Wazir
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of mushrooms.


Phillip Dorf
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This recipe is a great starting point for creating your own variations.


DJ Kamal Khanal
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this dish was surprisingly good.


Afzaal Rao
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Sadegh Gholizadeharjenakie
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves polenta.


Jorja Branham
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Overall, this is a great recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Eunice Simelanezandiemzolo
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I found that the dish was a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


JAMES SMITH EXALIEN
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The polenta was a bit too soft for my liking, but the flavors were all there.


Bob Wisecarver
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Muhammad Shaheer
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Julian Commissaris
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The presentation was beautiful and the taste was amazing.


Khan Kha0n
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy polenta and the flavorful mushrooms and spinach.


Leo Ethan O'neill
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Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The polenta was creamy and the mushrooms and spinach were cooked perfectly.


Iram Arshad
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This polenta dish was a delight! The combination of mushrooms, spinach, and cheese created a rich and flavorful meal that was both comforting and satisfying.