Mushroom and Tomato Polenta Pie

Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal and can be served in various ways, including as a pie crust.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mushroom and Tomato Polenta Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Polenta
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 8 sliced Mushrooms
• 4 chopped Tomatoes
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 leaves Fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta and cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
3. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
4. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown. Stir in tomatoes and spinach, cook until spinach wilts.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Grease a pie dish with olive oil. Spread half of the polenta mixture evenly on the bottom of the dish.
7. Top with the mushroom and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
8. Spread the remaining polenta mixture on top.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.