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Roasted vegetable polenta served in a brown plate

Roasted Vegetable Polenta (Vegetarian)

A warm italian dinner for autumn months. Under 30 minutes, make a Roasted Vegetable Polenta: an easy, wholesome weekday dinner for the family.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coarsely ground cornmeal
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese extra for serving
  • 3-4 tbs butter
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 100 grams sliced mushrooms
  • 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • Fresh thyme
  • Fresh basil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
  • Cut the zucchini and peppers into bite sized pieces and add to a bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, thyme and salt and pepper and mix.
  • Add the vegetable mixture into an oven pan and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
  • While the vegetables are in the oven, bring the broth to a boil on a stove pan.
  • Once broth is boiling, add the cornmeal. Mix well, cover and lower the heat. Let cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once cooked, add butter and 1/2 cup of cheese and mix.
  • To serve, add the polenta to a plate. Top with cooked vegetables, adding the leftover juices of the vegetables with a spoon. Decorate with extra shredded cheese and basil.