Creamy Vegan Polenta

Polenta is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a dessert. This creamy vegan polenta is made with just a few simple ingredients and is incredibly easy to make. The polenta is cooked in vegetable broth until it is thick and creamy, then stirred with sautéed vegetables.

Polenta is a dish that has been around for centuries. It is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was originally made with cornmeal and water. Over time, polenta became popular in other parts of the world, and many different variations of the dish have been developed. This creamy vegan polenta is a modern take on the classic dish. It is made with vegetable broth instead of water, and it is cooked until it is thick and creamy. The addition of sautéed vegetables gives the polenta a delicious flavor and makes it a more substantial dish.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal and salt.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the polenta is thickened.
4. Stir in the black pepper, olive oil, onion, celery, and carrots.
5. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
6. Serve hot.

Why It Works

• The use of vegetable broth instead of water gives the polenta a more flavorful and complex taste.
• Cooking the polenta until it is thick and creamy gives it a rich and satisfying texture.
• The addition of sautéed vegetables gives the polenta a delicious flavor and makes it a more substantial dish.