Polenta With Sausage And Greens Recipe

A quick and easy weeknight dinner inspired by Sunset Magazine! This recipe features a creamy polenta base topped with a flavorful mixture of lean ground turkey (or Italian sausage!), garlic, chili flakes, and tender mustard greens. Perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal ready in under 30 minutes. Enjoy the delicious combination of textures and tastes – it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 340.1 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Polenta With Sausage And Greens

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How to Make Polenta With Sausage And Greens

  1. In a 3-4 quart saucepan over high heat, combine broth, milk, and cornmeal. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until polenta is smooth and creamy, about 12-15 minutes. Add 2-4 tablespoons of water if it becomes too thick.
  3. While the polenta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet (5-6 quart) over medium-high heat.
  4. Add ground turkey (or sausage) to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
  6. If the turkey starts to stick, add a tablespoon of water at a time, cooking until the water evaporates.
  7. Stir in the chopped mustard greens and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Spoon the creamy polenta into four wide, shallow bowls.
  9. Top each serving with the sausage and greens mixture.
  10. Sprinkle shaved Parmesan cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

18g

Carbs

12g