Tenderstem Broccoli with Mushrooms and Polenta
Ingredients
Polenta
1
cup
polenta
4
cups
vegetable broth
1
tsp
salt
3
tbsp
vegan butter
1
tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Mushrooms
2
cups
mushrooms
your preference
1
tbsp
fresh sage
minced
1
tbsp
fresh thyme
minced
1
clove
garlic
minced
1
tbsp
vegan butter
salt and pepper
to taste
Tenderstem Broccoli
4
large florets
tenderstem broccoli
1
tbsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Polenta
Bring broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
Slowly pour polenta into water and whisk constantly until polenta is combined.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for approx. 5 minutes, sitting often.
Cover and cook for 30 minutes while whisking every 6-7 minutes.
Turn off heat and stir in butter and EVOO.
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
Mushrooms
In a sauté pan, heat butter on medium.
Add garlic, sage, and thyme. Cook for 30 seconds.
Add mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are golden brown (3-5 minutes).
Tenderstem Broccoli
Toss the broccoli in EVOO, salt, and pepper.
Grill on a barbeque or in a griddle pan until broccoli is tender.
Assembly
Put a large scoop of polenta on a plate.
Add mushrooms and broccoli.
Drizzle with your favourite dark balsamic vinegar.