Vegan Winter Greens Polenta
When we think about “healthy food” we rarely think “comfort food”. This recipe from @bermanfoods and @monarchgardenco is like finding a unicorn! Packed with seasonal, garden-fresh greens and creamy polenta made with Berman Food’s rich and delicious non-dairy cheese - this dish is perfection!
Getting your greens in is easy when they taste great! Greens grow year-round in Houston and freshly picked greens are a game-changer! They taste so much better than store-bought!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup polenta
1 medium sweet onion, diced
Olive oil
15 oz. can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-6 cups of greens (kale, swiss chard, collards, mustards), deveined and roughly chopped
1/2 cup veggie broth
1 Tbs tomato paste
1 jar Prophecy Food Company Calabrian cheese (or flavor of your choice)*
Lemon
Salt
Recipe:
Boil water in a small pot and cook polenta/grits according to package instructions. Add a pinch of salt. Reduce to a simmer and stir frequently until done.
In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil (or oil of your choice) over medium heat until onions have browned.
Add chickpeas (Could also use lentils, cannellini beans, or protein of your choice!)
Add greens and garlic. Remember the greens will shrink, so you can get a lot of greens into this dish!
Add veggie broth to the greens along with tomato paste.
Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until greens are wilted and chickpeas have softened in the broth.
Once polenta is done, remove from heat. Add Berman Foods cheese to the polenta and stir until combined.
Spoon polenta into bowls and top with chickpeas and greens. Serve with a lemon wedge. Bon appétit!
*You can find Prophecy Foods at Urban Harvest Farmers Market on Saturday’s from 8-12 and at Heights Mercantile and Rice Village Farmers Markets on alternating Sundays from 9-1. If you’re dairy-free, lactose intolerant, vegan, or simply want less calories in your cheese without compromising taste or texture - you’ve got to try this cheese!
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