Orange Polenta With Orange Balsamico Sauce

Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal, which can be prepared in various ways and served as a side dish or main course.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Orange Polenta With Orange Balsamico Sauce

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Polenta
• 2 cup Orange juice
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• to taste for garnish Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
2. Gradually whisk in the polenta, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes or until the polenta is thick and creamy.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by half.
5. Remove the polenta from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. Serve the polenta with the orange balsamico sauce drizzled on top.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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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.