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Wood-Fired Polenta with Basil
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Wood-Fired Polenta with Basil

4.6 (78 ratings)

Our Polenta leans on extra-virgin olive oil and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished with Basil.

Prep
26 min
Cook
31 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb polenta
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium garlic
  • 1 lb Parmesan
  • a pinch fresh basil
  • 4 oz kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the polenta generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the polenta and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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