Pan-fried Polenta

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Pan-fried Polenta
220 min.
10
537kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner with a deliciously creamy and comforting dish? Allow me to introduce you to pan-fried polenta, a gluten-free delight that brings a taste of rustic Italian cuisine right to your table. This recipe is not only satisfying but is also packed with robust flavors thanks to ingredients like fresh sage, garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese.

Imagine sinking your teeth into golden-brown triangles of polenta, perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The buttery richness combined with the aromatic hints of sautéed vegetables will have your taste buds dancing with joy. This dish is a culinary adventure, taking just a little time to prepare, but yielding impressive results that are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to indulge in something extraordinary, this pan-fried polenta will be a showstopper on your table. Its versatility makes it a fantastic main course or a side dish, perfectly complementing a variety of flavors. Best of all, this recipe serves 10, making it perfect for gatherings. So don your apron, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to create a dish that’s not just a meal, but a celebration of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter divided
  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 58 oz chicken broth canned
  • tablespoons sage fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup onion sweet finely chopped
  • cups cornmeal plain yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, celery, and garlic, and saut 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Add broth, and bring to a boil; gradually stir in cornmeal and next 3 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.
  4. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; cover and chill 3 to 12 hours or until firm.
  5. Cut polenta into 12 triangles.
  6. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add 3 polenta triangles, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining polenta and 3 Tbsp. butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories537kcal
Protein35.34%
Fat44.24%
Carbs20.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.25
Glycemic Load
13.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
19.471304162689%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:537.04kcal
26.85%
Fat:25.91g
39.86%
Saturated Fat:10.69g
66.84%
Carbohydrates:26.91g
8.97%
Net Carbohydrates:23.57g
8.57%
Sugar:1.18g
1.31%
Cholesterol:110.97mg
36.99%
Sodium:1075.78mg
46.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.56g
93.13%
Copper:5.63mg
281.46%
Selenium:34.2µg
48.85%
Phosphorus:363.74mg
36.37%
Zinc:5.39mg
35.92%
Vitamin B12:1.73µg
28.85%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.57%
Vitamin B3:4.78mg
23.89%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.23%
Iron:3.38mg
18.76%
Magnesium:72.26mg
18.07%
Fiber:3.35g
13.38%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.14%
Vitamin A:641.32IU
12.83%
Potassium:404.74mg
11.56%
Calcium:89.67mg
8.97%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.33%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.33%
Vitamin K:6.41µg
6.11%
Folate:19.35µg
4.84%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.47%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.11%