Whole30 Creamy Polenta
Transform your favorite comfort food into a Whole30-approved delight with this Creamy Cauliflower Polenta recipe! Made completely grain-free, this creative twist swaps traditional cornmeal for cauliflower rice, delivering a rich and velvety texture enhanced by creamy coconut milk and the cheesy flavor of nutritional yeast. Seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, and a touch of ghee, this indulgent yet wholesome dish is ready in just 35 minutes and makes a versatile base for any meal. Whether served as a side or paired with your favorite protein, this paleo-friendly and dairy-free polenta is a must-try for anyone looking for a delicious, low-carb alternative. Perfect for Whole30 enthusiasts or anyone seeking a clean yet comforting dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
Instructions
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, then cut it into florets.
Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they achieve a rice-like consistency. You may need to do this in batches, ensuring the pieces are even-sized.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the ghee.
Add the cauliflower rice to the saucepan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it becomes tender.
Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the mixture, stirring often, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the polenta reaches your desired level of creaminess.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Once done, remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a base or side dish, and enjoy your creamy Whole30 polenta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2960 mg | 63% | |
*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.
