It’s time I came clean – I have an addiction…to polenta. In particular to what I call a “Polenta Bowl”! I am laughing as I write this. Do you have a food addiction? What’s your addiction? To food specifically – I mean, this is a food blog! I have a terrible sweet tooth too, but lately, well actually since last year, I’ve been addicted to polenta. Once I tried this recipe for Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms I became hooked on polenta. Completely intoxicated at the idea that there are so many ways to serve and enjoy polenta.
I was excited to see fresh black-eyed peas in my local grocery the other day. My man, Dan brought home some fresh peas to prepare and serve on New Year’s Day ~ you know ~ for good luck and all! I love black-eyed peas and fresh is best, in my opinion. I grabbed a container of fresh black-eyed peas and refrigerated them for a day before I decided what to do with them. Black-Eyed Pea Polenta Bowl! Bring on some more good luck!
We are still doing several “meatless” dinners a month and a polenta bowl fits right in. For me polenta is a satisfying comfort food. Hey, all you gluten free readers out there polenta is a perfect substitute for pasta! It is filling and versatile. A variety of sauces lend themselves to polenta bowl, think…homemade marinara with fresh basil and a bit of grated parmesan. Let it sit in the fridge and firm up a bit to make croutons. Serve a polenta bowl for breakfast with a drizzle of honey and fresh berries.
Can you see why I am addicted? I’d love to hear your ideas for how you best like your polenta! Leave me a comment below – maybe I’ll even share your ideas on The Orange Bee!
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