Vegan Mushrooms And Polenta

I had a long break indeed, but yay, finally! Here I am with this beautiful vegan mushrooms and polenta recipe, a dish that we love having regularly.
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• Vegan mushrooms and polenta

More about this vegan mushrooms recipe

Coming back to this vegan mushrooms and polenta recipe now. It is such an amazing combination! This dish can be kept vegan, could be made a vegetarian version by adding dairy products or eggs to it, or if you eat meat, or fish add some fish or meat to it. Any kind of fish or meat you may like can be grilled, baked, or pan-cooked.  

This is a beautiful and versatile gluten-free recipe suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and any meat lovers because you can tailor it as you wish. I have added some bacon in the past and topped it with a pan-fried egg. Oh, it can make a delicious breakfast or brunch! 

Ingredients needed for this vegan mushroom recipe

For the polenta you will need:

• polenta flour 
• water or vegetable stock
• salt

For the mushroom sauté:

• mushrooms
• garlic
• fresh herbs
• extra virgin olive oil
• Celtic salt
• vegan cheese

How to make this vegan dish

Make the polenta

• In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or the water to a boil.
• Slowly pour in the polenta flour while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
• Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Preparing the mushrooms

• Simultaneously, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and sauté until translucent.
• Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and become tender.
• Season with fresh or dried herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.

Here's how to make polenta if you want to watch but it is the simplest side dish to make ever, take my word for it. I like how versatile polenta is by making it as plain as possible with just water, cornflour/cornmeal, and salt or adding some creaminess to it like some cream, cheese, or even eggs.

Variations

Vegan: tofu, beans, chickpeas, grilled vegetables, other types of mushrooms, tomato, and herbs sauce;

Pescatarian: any pan-fried fish ( see this delicious sardines recipe or Mediterranean Halibut Recipe), any nice creamy, full-fat cheese, pan-fried, boiled, or poached eggs;

Meat: Chicken With Garlic, Vegetable Tomato Sauce And Polenta, bacon, Cabbage Rolls ‘Sarmale’ Stuffed With Ground Beef, Veggies And Rice, any pork cut, particularly pan-cooked with a drizzle of garlic sauce.

Vegetarian: My favorite version of this would be a creamy polenta served with crumbs of cow or goat's feta cheese, mushrooms, and polenta topped with a soft pan-cooked or poached egg.

How to serve this

• Serve as a main dish for a comforting vegan dinner.
• Pair with a side salad for a light lunch.
• Serve as a side dish alongside grilled vegetables or tofu.

Did you know you can grow your own mushrooms in your own kitchen with a growing kit that is easily set up on the kitchen counter?

Let’s get cooking this delicious light and gluten-free vegan mushrooms and polenta dish, shall we?

Oh, I almost forgot! If you would like some more mushroom dishes like these Creamy Mushroom Soup With Turmeric And Thyme, Garlic Infused Mushrooms mushroom-drooling recipes that I am adamant you will greatly love.

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