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Easy Polenta

Polenta is a hardy side dish to add to your main entrees. It makes a wonderful compliment to many ethnic dishes. Try it with stews, chili, or bean dishes.

Course Brunch or Dinner
Cuisine California
Keyword dinner, polenta, side dish
Servings 8
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups polenta (corn grits) I use Bob's Red Mill
  • 3 tablespoons butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large deep pot over high heat, bring the water and salt to a boil. Gradually, add the polenta.

  2. Reduce heat to simmer, gently stirring to prevent sticking, about 20 minutes.

  3. Use a wooden spoon to help stir the mixture. Careful, it tends to pop.

  4. Stir in the butter, and taste for additional salt. Serve immediately.