Description
A cozy comfort food dish featuring creamy polenta topped with perfectly poached eggs, ideal for brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
- Herbs (e.g., parsley, chives) for garnish
- Cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a rolling boil.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta while reducing the heat to low to prevent clumping.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently for about 30-40 minutes, until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Stir in the butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate pot, gently poach the eggs in simmering water.
- To serve, ladle the creamy polenta into bowls, top with poached eggs, and garnish with fresh herbs and additional cheese if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast and olive oil instead of Parmesan cheese and butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg