Two-Corn Polenta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Cheese

Name: Two-Corn Polenta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Cheese
Yield: 7 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion (2 medium); 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears); 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup instant dry polenta; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

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Two-Corn Polenta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Cheese

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Yield

7 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)

Corn kernels and polenta layer texture and flavor in this dish. Serve with green beans and grilled pork.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (2 medium)
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup instant dry polenta
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

How to Make It

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, corn, and garlic; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Slowly add polenta, stirring with a whisk until polenta is thick (about 5 minutes). Add cheese, stirring to melt. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat; sprinkle with tomato and basil. Serve immediately.

Ratings & Reviews

Great with pork

2015-12-07T21:04:08-05:00 nwilker

I added some serrano, and used red onion. Next time i could char the corn (i used canned), and then mix it into the polenta once it was done.

idebirova's Review

2014-07-20T08:22:56-04:00 idebirova

The best Polenta recipe. Very unique and rich flavor. Not dry.

neensbeans's Review

2011-08-13T16:51:59-04:00 neensbeans

As written, this lacked flavor until I added herbs and seasoning. The tomato/basil on the top really gives it a needed "oomph" and pop of flavor. I would make it again, with some modifications. This could be good enough for company - there is something homey, rustic, yet elegant about it.

kaykaypee's Review

2010-05-21T22:25:42-04:00 kaykaypee

Loved this recipe. I enjoyed the different textures that the dish offered. I also used regular polenta (cornmeal) and had absolutely no problems with thickening. I served this with pork tenderloin and a salad. What a wonderful side dish.

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