Hey, y’all! I’ve got some delicious polenta recipes that I want to share with you. Polenta is a dish made from ground corn, and it can be flavored and seasoned in so many different ways. It’s a great alternative to rice or potatoes, and it’s perfect for all my gluten-free peeps out there!
Buttrige Polenta-Pancakes mit Zimtapfel
First up, we’ve got some buttrige polenta-pancakes mit zimtapfel (buttery polenta pancakes with cinnamon apple). These pancakes are perfect for a cozy Sunday morning breakfast, and they’re super easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup polenta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, bring milk and water to a boil.
- Whisk in polenta and bring mixture back to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until polenta is thick and creamy.
- Stir in butter, honey, cinnamon, and chopped apple.
- Cook pancakes on a griddle or in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown on each side.
- Serve with maple syrup.
Polenta mit Gemüse
Next up, we’ve got some polenta mit gemüse (polenta with vegetables). This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, and it’s super healthy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Whisk in polenta and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thick and creamy.
- In a separate pan, sauté zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in herbs and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve polenta topped with vegetables.
Kürbis-Polenta-Tarte mit Tomaten-Oliven-Salsa
If you’re looking for something a little fancier, we’ve got a kürbis-polenta-tarte mit tomaten-oliven-salsa (pumpkin polenta tart with tomato olive salsa) that will knock your socks off. This one takes a little longer to make, but it’s totally worth it!
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the filling:
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
For the salsa:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the polenta crust by bringing water to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in polenta and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thick and creamy.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour polenta into a greased tart pan and use a spoon to smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin filling by sautéing chopped pumpkin in olive oil over high heat until it is browned and caramelized.
- Lower heat to medium and add onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano. Sauté until vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Prepare the salsa by combining chopped cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, olive oil, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
- Once polenta crust is done, spread pumpkin filling evenly over the top of it.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let tart cool slightly before slicing and serving with tomato olive salsa.
Polenta-Knödel auf Spitzkohl
Finally, we’ve got some polenta-knödel auf spitzkohl (polenta dumplings with pointed cabbage). These dumplings are a hearty and comforting winter dish that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients:
For the dumplings:
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the cabbage:
- 1 head pointed cabbage, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Whisk in polenta and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into 8-10 dumplings and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, sauté chopped cabbage in olive oil over high heat until it is browned and tender.
- Lower heat to medium and add onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, and vegetable broth. Sauté until vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a separate frying pan, cook dumplings over medium-high heat until they are browned and crispy on the outside.
- Serve dumplings on a bed of cabbage.
So there you have it, four delicious polenta recipes that are perfect for any occasion. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!