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Italian Baked Polenta

Italian Baked Polenta

Bill Bradley
3.49 from 43 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups polenta, raw
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4 cups soy milk or regular milk
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh, chopped basil
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 3 carrots, sliced thin
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 sweet pepper, cut into strips
  • 10 ounces package bela mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed, washed, drained, and chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 large can diced tomatoes flavored with oregano, basil
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced in thin rounds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Bring broth and milk to a boil. Stir in polenta slowly with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer until polenta begins to thicken, stirring constantly.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and basil. Salt and pepper, to taste. Once polenta is thick, remove from heat.
  • In a large pan, sauté onion, carrots, and garlic in olive oil for 1 minute. Add red pepper and mushrooms, sauté for 2 minutes. Add Swiss chard, herbs, and diced tomatoes. Continue to simmer until vegetables are soft. Drain vegetable mixture in a colander.
  • Cover the bottom of a lasagna-sized casserole dish with tomato sauce.
  • Spread drained veggies evenly in bottom of casserole.
  • Spread polenta on top of vegetables.
  • Top with mozzarella slices.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until mozzarella begins to brown, about 15-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, cut into square portions and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 892mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5342IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 432mgIron: 2mg
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