Spinach-Herb Polenta

Name: Spinach-Herb Polenta
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 c. instant polenta; 2 c. baby spinach; 4 tbsp. Cheesy Herb Butter; 1/4 c. basil leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

The luxurious dish is great on the side of any protein... or all on it's own.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Mar 10, 2023

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

187

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Bright, savory Lemon Herb Butter lends richness and flavor to this creamy, comforting polenta that’s bolstered with chopped basil, grated Parmesan, and a few handfuls of spinach.

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 cup
instant polenta
2 cups
baby spinach
4 Tbsp.
Cheesy Herb Butter
1/4 cup
basil leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp.
grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In medium saucepan, combine 4 cups water with 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Add polenta and cook on low, whisking constantly, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute. Add butter, basil, and Parmesan; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with additional Parmesan.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 187 calories, 8.5 g fat (5 g saturated), 4 g protein, 285 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber

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