Garlic Mushrooms With Cheesy Polenta Recipe
- Serves 2
- 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
- 410 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 250g (8oz) mixed mushrooms, roughly sliced
- 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 2-3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
- small handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
For the polenta
- 120g (4oz) quick cook polenta
- 600ml (1pt) water
- 2 tsp butter
- 30g (1 1/4oz) vegetarian hard cheese or Parmesan, grated
- salt
- pepper
Directions
- In a large frying pan over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes after adding the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes after adding the thyme. Season to taste.
- Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Pour in the polenta gradually, stirring continually for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed completely.
- Stir in the butter, most of the cheese and some seasoning.
- Divide the polenta onto two plates and top with the mushrooms before serving. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and parsley over top.