Polenta and Pine Nuts
Creamy, comforting, and brimming with nutty goodness, this Polenta and Pine Nuts recipe is a simple yet elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Made with rich Parmesan cheese and buttery polenta, this dish delivers a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with the golden crunch of toasted pine nuts. Infused with a hint of olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper for an optional herbal kick, this recipe is both rustic and refined. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for serving as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, it’s a deliciously versatile addition to your dining table. Perfect for fans of Italian-inspired cuisine, this dish showcases wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients and minimal prep for maximum flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Polenta (coarse cornmeal)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground, optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually pour the polenta into the boiling water in a steady stream, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for about 25-30 minutes until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
While the polenta cooks, heat a small skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of pine nuts. Toast them, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, then remove from the heat and set aside.
When the polenta is cooked, stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a separate small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the toasted pine nuts and stir to coat them in the oil, then remove from heat.
Spoon the creamy polenta onto plates or a serving dish. Top with the warmed pine nuts and drizzle any remaining olive oil from the pan on top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 687 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*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.
