Polenta Recipe

Title: 🌽✨ Creamy Polenta Recipe ✨🌽 Introduction: 👋 Say hello to a bowl of comforting creamy polenta—your new go-to side dish or base for flavorful toppings! 🌟 With its smooth texture and versatile flavor, polenta is a blank canvas ready to be adorned with your favorite ingredients. 🚀 Whether you're serving it alongside a hearty stew or topping it with roasted vegetables, this recipe will guide you to polenta perfection. So, let's dive into the world of cozy comfort food! 💪 Ingredients: 1. 🌽 4 cups water or broth 2. 🧂 1 cup polenta or cornmeal 3. 🧈 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil 4. 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) 5. 🌿 Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional) 6. 🍅 Sliced cherry tomatoes (optional, for garnish) 7. 🥦 Sautéed mushrooms (optional, for topping) 8. 🥑 Sliced avocado (optional, for topping) 9. 🌶️ Red pepper flakes (optional, for added heat) Instructions: 1. 🍲 In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil over high heat. 2. 🌽 Once the liquid is boiling, gradually whisk in the polenta or cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. 3. 🔥 Reduce the heat to low and let the polenta simmer, stirring frequently, for about 25-30 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency. It should be thick and creamy.