Parmesan Herb Polenta Bowls
Cuisine: Dinner
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Serves: 2-3 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup dry polenta
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 heaping tbsp. fresh herbs (I used a mix of thyme and oregano)
  • 1 large bunch Swiss chard, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. salt + more to taste
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper + more to taste
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
Instructions
  1. Bring water to a boil. Add polenta and reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally until polenta is thick and creamy. Add parmesan cheese, herbs, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large pan. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add ground pork and cook until browned. Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and cook for about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil. Add Swiss chard and cook until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Assemble the polenta bowls: add polenta to bowl and top with pork rags and Swiss chard. Top with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe by For the Love of Gourmet at https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/parmesan-herb-polenta-bowls/