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A bowl of polenta and sautéed greens.

Creamy Vegan Polenta with Mushrooms Spinach and Kale

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Thick and creamy polenta meets fresh and umami sautéed spinach, kale, and mushrooms in this vegan polenta breakfast recipe. A delicious savory breakfast!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 220
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

Sautéed Spinach and Kale

  • ½ Red Onion sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 16 Ounces Cremini Mushrooms sliced
  • 4 Cups Fresh Spinach
  • 4 Cups Fresh Kale
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Pepper

Polenta

  • 3 Cups Vegetable Broth or Water
  • 1 Cup Polenta Corn Grits
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, sauté the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft. Use a splash of water if the onion starts to stick.
  • Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add the mushrooms. Cover and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, kale, salt, and pepper. Cover again and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring 3 cups of broth or water to a boil. Add the polenta and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes (or according to package instructions), stirring regularly.
  • Serve the polenta topped with the greens and mushrooms. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 991mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9968IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg