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Polenta with Winter Squash, Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Contributed By: tmbiby
Vegetarian Times

Add some unique ingredients to this cornmeal base.

Ingredients

2 tbs. Olive oil

1 cup Minced onion

3 cups Finely diced or shredded winter squash

4 cups Water

1 cup Cornmeal

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1/2 cup Crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese

1 cup Chopped, toasted walnuts

Preparation

1. Place 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, and add olive oil. Add onions and diced squash, and sauté until onion is soft but not browned. Mix 1 cup water with cornmeal, salt and cayenne.

2. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, and stir in moist cornmeal as it boils. Add winter squash and onion. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 to 25 minutes.

3. Add Gorgonzola when polenta is thick and pulls away from sides of pan. Stir in toasted walnuts, and stir mixture again.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Lunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 320
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Protein: 10g
Calcium: 107mg
Sodium: 520mg
Fiber: 5g