Black Beans and Polenta

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Beans (Round), Italian, Main Dish, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon margarine

Directions

  1. Add the oil to a saucepan and let get heated over medium heat.

  2. Add in onion; increase heat to high and stir/saute onion for 3 minutes or until tender.

  3. Add in the wine, garlic, and oregano; stir and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Drain one can of beans and add to saucepan; add in the other can of beans undrained; stir to combine.

  5. Cover pan and lower heat to medium; let cook while you are making the polenta; uncover and stir occasionally and season to taste with salt/pepper if needed.

  6. Add the vegetable broth and rosemary to a soup pot; cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

  7. Uncover and lower heat to medium.

  8. While whisking constantly, slowly and gradually add the cornmeal to the boiling broth.

  9. Continue whisking for 2-3 minuutes or until the mixture is a porridgelike consistency.

  10. Take polenta off burner and add in the cheese and margarine; stir to combine; season with salt and pepper if needed.

  11. Spoon polenta into individiual serving bowls; top with beans.

  12. Serve warm.

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