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Easy Grilled Garlic Italian Polenta

February 26, 2014


Garlic Polenta

Garlic Italian Polenta…. I’m sensing a theme this week…. The other day I posted a recipe for Garlic Sauteed Cauliflower and now polenta. We do eat a lot of garlic here and I can almost guarantee our home is vampire free. Hubby says he’s never had polenta but I know I have made it once before.  Either way, this time I added garlic (yay) and Italian Seasoning to give it some great flavor.

What is polenta you ask? If you’ve never had it, the best description is corn meal and water, chilled into shape.  I’ve also heard it called “Italian Grits.”  You can purchase it at the grocery store in the deli area pre-made and sometimes it comes in specialty flavors such as sun dried tomato.  My favorite store bought brand is from San Gennaro. They are all polenta and grits and I find their products excellent for a super quick polenta. Just slice, heat and serve.

My recipe starts with cornmeal and water, simmered on the stove until thickened. Then it’s chilled then cut into squares and grilled.

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Garlic Italian Polenta
Serves 6
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes
Total time 35 minutes
Dietary Vegetarian
Meal type Side Dish
Polenta is so versatile and can pair with any main dish

Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 heaped tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Note

Add jalapeño for some heat

Directions

Step 1
Bring the water to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently until thickened, about 15-20 minutes
Step 3
Spray a lasagna pan with oil and line it with plastic wrap. Spread the polenta on top of the plastic and cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
Step 4
To prepare, heat a griddle with olive oil. Slice the polenta into 2x3 inch slices and place them on the grill. Cook for 5 minutes on medium high heat then flip and cook an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Serve immediately with your favorite meat or veggies.
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This was wonderful. The garlic and italian seasoning gave this polenta so much flavor. I topped it with a bit of feta and some slivered fresh basil and it was wonderful with the evening’s chicken dish.  It’s lovely yellow color also is appealing since we eat with our eyes first.  Plus, what’s really nice is that you can change the seasonings to fit the meal you are making. If I were going for more of a Mexican flair, I would add chopped jalapeños and maybe some cumin. If I were serving this with a burger, I would use some steak seasoning and maybe drizzle some A-1 steak sauce on top. The possibilities are endless.

My garlic italian polenta was very simple to make. Yes, you need to allow time for the polenta to set before you can grill it otherwise you’re in for quite a mess.  But, polenta’s ease of preparation and versatility make this a great side dish.

If you are looking for that perfect side dish, check out the selections on my Veggies and Sides board on Pinterest.
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  1. kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    I’ve had polenta one time and I liked it, but didn’t love it. I thought it needed more flavor. I bet this is really good. I will have to try it out.
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  2. Jen says

    March 3, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    I love polenta and it’s been so long since I’ve made it. This recipe looks nice and simple – a great compliment to any meal. Thanks for sharing!
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  3. Jess says

    March 4, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I have never had Polenta, but have always wanted to try it!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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  4. Alecia says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:08 am

    Thank you for linking up to Tasty Tuesdays last week. As one of the co-hosts, I will be featuring your recipe on Tasty Tuesdays tomorrow on my site, Detours in Life. Congrats!
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    • Lori Hart says

      March 10, 2014 at 8:52 am

      Thank you!!

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