Creamy Vegan Polenta with Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

by Jill Dalton

Creamy Began Polenta With Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Jill Dalton
Brussels Sprouts are in season and it is a perfect time to experiment with some new and interesting flavor combinations. Creamy polenta is a perfect pairing with brussels sprouts that are cooked with onions and balsamic vinegar making a filling, comforting meal for cool fall evenings.
5 from 2 votes
Servings 6 people
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 40 minutes

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Ingredients
 
 

Creamy Polenta

Brussels Sprouts

Instructions
 

  • Pour the water and veggie broth into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the Braggs and nutritional yeast.
  • Once it comes to a boil, lower the temperature to medium.
  • Slowly stir in the polenta while whisking.
  • Continue to whisk every couple minutes for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the onions, 3 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and a couple tablespoons of water to a large frying pan and cook on medium high until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the brussels sprouts, the remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1/3 cup of water to the pan with the onions, stir and cover with a lid.
  • Continue to cook for at least 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes and adding a little more water if necessary to keep it from sticking.
  • Cook until the brussels sprouts are cooked to your preferred softness.
  • To serve, place a large ladle of polenta in a bowl and top with a generous scoop of the brussels sprout mixture.

Notes

Tip for leftovers:
There will be plenty of polenta left. Put the remaining polenta into a rectangular storage container or bread pan and place in the fridge. It will become a firm “loaf” that can be used for other meals by slicing pieces off of the “loaf” and baked on a parchment lined baking tray or fried in a nonstick pan and then topped with marinara sauce or my delicious mushroom gravy.
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Nutrition info

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 855IUVitamin C: 98mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg

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1 comment

Dick Wright November 8, 2020 - 3:46 pm

Jill, tried this recipe and loved the flavor, however, as in so many recipes I’ve made with brussels, they never get tender, even after extended cooking time. My wife and I love brussels, but 99% of the time we steam them to get them tender. Next time I will steam them until al dente then glaze them.

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