• Polenta and Spicy Vegetables

    From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to All on Fri Sep 8 11:25:49 2023
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    Title: Polenta And Spicy Vegetables
    Categories: Grains, Vegetables
    Yield: 6 Servings

    MMMMM--------------------------POLENTA-------------------------------
    1 1/2 c Yellow corn meal
    1 c Water; cold
    1 ts Salt
    3 1/2 c Water; boiling, up to 4 c
    1 c Cheddar; grated, packed
    Parmesan; grated, to taste

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    1 Ratatoille recipe; omitting
    -bay leaf, basil, marjoram,
    -rosemary, and oregano
    1 ts Cumin
    1 ts Ground coriander
    1 ts Chili powder
    Cayenne or hot sauce; to
    -taste
    Ricotta or sharp cheese;
    -grated, (for topping)
    1/2 c Spanish olives; chopped,
    -(optional)

    Preparation time: 15 minutes

    Polenta:

    Polenta is a cheesey corn meal mush which originated in Italy. It's
    simple and quick, and very filling and delicious. Serve it under
    sautéed fresh vegetables (Ratatoille) or spicy Spanish-style
    vegetables (below). Always serve polenta very hot, and top the
    vegetables with Ricotta or grated sharp cheese. (Hint: prepare
    vegetables first, so polenta doesn't sit too long.)

    Combine corn meal, cold water, and salt. Mash into a uniform paste.
    Add to rapidly boiling water, lower the heat, and beat with a wire
    whisk while it cooks. Cook for 10-12 minutes. It should be the
    consistency of thick breakfast cereal. Mix in the cheese. Keep warm
    in double boiler until serving time. (Best to serve as soon as
    possible.)

    Spicy vegetables:

    Follow the Ratatoille recipe with the following changes:

    * Omit bay leaf, basil, marjoram, rosemary, and oregano.
    * Add spicy vegetables ingredients.
    * Optinally add Spanish olives.
    * Top with ricotta or sharp cheese.

    Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook

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