Description
Creamy polenta topped with sautéed greens, leeks, and a perfectly poached egg. Comfort food, elevated.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) polenta
- 4 cups (946 ml) water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cups (80 ml) parmesan or romano (grated)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts only, chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch swiss chard or other greens
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
- 4 poached eggs
Instructions
- Bring 3 cups of water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
- Gradually stir in polenta, stirring quickly to avoid lumps.
- Turn heat to low. When water is completely absorbed, add another ½ cup of water and continue to stir occasionally. Repeat with the last ½ cup of water.
- Continue to cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in parmesan (or romano) and butter. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- In a wide saute pan over medium heat (approximately 300°F/150°C), heat olive oil.
- Add the leeks and stir to coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue to cook over medium-low heat (approximately 250°F/121°C) until leeks begin to turn golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chard and thyme and stir together until chard is just wilted. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide polenta into bowls.
- Arrange greens over the polenta and finish with a poached egg and an additional sprinkle of cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra creamy polenta, use warm water and whisk vigorously while slowly adding the polenta to prevent lumps.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme can be substituted.
- Leftover polenta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 200