Paleo Creamy Polenta
Transform your comfort food game with this Paleo Creamy Polenta—a dairy-free, gluten-free twist on the classic dish. Made with cauliflower florets, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast, this recipe delivers all the creamy richness of traditional polenta without the grains. A quick blend of tender cauliflower and savory seasonings like ghee, garlic powder, and broth creates a luscious, velvety texture that’s perfect for pairing with roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or a fresh herb garnish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome paleo-friendly alternative is packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious foodies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower florets
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by cutting the large head of cauliflower into florets, ensuring they're roughly the same size for even cooking.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the cauliflower florets. Cook for about 10 minutes until the florets are fork-tender.
Drain the cauliflower florets and transfer them to a food processor.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth to the food processor.
Blend the cauliflower mixture on high until it becomes smooth and creamy, resembling the texture of traditional polenta.
Transfer the cauliflower mixture back to the pot over medium heat.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of ghee, 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often to ensure everything is well combined and heated through.
Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Serve the Paleo Creamy Polenta hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or an additional sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2271 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2283 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
