Presto Polento Microwave
Get ready to revolutionize your weeknight cooking with "Presto Polento Microwave," the ultimate quick and easy polenta recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! This recipe uses the microwave to deliver rich, velvety polenta with minimal effort—no constant stirring required. Made with simple pantry staples like cornmeal, water, butter, and Parmesan cheese, it's delightfully creamy and customizable with optional black pepper or fresh herbs like parsley or chives. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a hearty base for your favorite stews, roasted vegetables, or proteins, this microwave polenta is a stress-free way to bring gourmet flavor to your table. If you're looking for a fast, foolproof method to enjoy classic Italian comfort food, this recipe is your new go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cornmeal (medium or coarse grind)
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoons Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or chives, finely chopped)
Instructions
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornmeal, water, and salt. Stir well to ensure there are no clumps.
Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl and stir the mixture thoroughly with a whisk or spoon to break up any lumps.
Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for another 5 minutes. Remove and stir again, ensuring the polenta is smooth and creamy.
Repeat the process, cooking in 2-3 minute increments and stirring after each, until the polenta has thickened to your desired consistency. This should take about 15-20 minutes total depending on your microwave's power.
Once cooked, add the butter and grated Parmesan cheese into the hot polenta. Stir well until fully incorporated and creamy.
Season with black pepper and fresh herbs, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Serve the polenta immediately as a side dish or use as a base for stew, roasted vegetables, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3082 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*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.
