Wild Mushrooms on Polenta Rounds
POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 25 min
Cooking Time: 18 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
17 oz cooked cornmeal, in the form of a prepared polenta log, sliced into 16 rounds
2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
8 tsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided (Parmigiano Reggiano recommended)
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 pound(s) mushroom(s), shiitake caps and Baby Bellas, sliced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp rosemary, fresh, chopped
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
3 Tbsp 1/3 less-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup(s) water
2 Tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
* Preheat oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil (for easy clean-up) or coat pan with cooking spray.
* Arrange polenta on pan in a single layer. Lightly coat polenta with cooking spray and sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon of cheese; bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 15 to 18 minutes.
* While polenta rounds bake, prepare mushroom topping. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
Stir in garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
* Stir cream cheese and water into skillet; cook over low heat until cream cheese melts and mixture looks creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
* To assemble, place about 2 tablespoons of mushroom mixture onto each polenta round. Sprinkle each round with 1/4 teaspoon cheese; sprinkle with parsley to garnish. Yields 2 polenta rounds per serving.
Notes
* You can make the polenta rounds and top them with the mushroom mixture a few hours before you plan to serve them. Just reheat them in a 350ºF oven for about 10 minutes. Then create a festive serving platter garnish using rosemary sprigs and some fresh or dried cranberries.
posted @ Friday, November 27, 2009 12:19 PM