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Easy Roast Veggie Polenta
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Easy Roast Veggie Polenta

40 minServes 4

Creamy polenta is one of those comfort foods that feels indulgent but is actually incredibly nourishing. Topped with a colorful tangle of roasted vegetables and a drizzle of good olive oil, this dish is weeknight-easy and dinner-party-worthy at the same time.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for roasting
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or Parmesan
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss all vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes until caramelized.
  2. 2Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in polenta, reduce heat to low.
  3. 3Cook polenta, stirring frequently, for 20–25 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in olive oil and nutritional yeast. Season generously.
  4. 4Spoon polenta into bowls and top with roasted vegetables.
  5. 5Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs.

Jennifer's tip

Polenta thickens as it sits - add a splash of warm broth and stir to loosen if needed.

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