Creamy Polenta with Lentil Ragù
This hearty vegan dish features a rich and savory lentil ragù simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs, served over a bed of creamy, comforting polenta. It's a satisfying and nutritious meal perfect for a cozy evening.
وصفة أصلية من Forkin
- الوقت الإجمالي
- 1 س 10 د
- عدد الحصص
- 4
- الصعوبة
- متوسطة
معلومات مسببات الحساسية: قد تحتوي على كرفس. تحقّق دائمًا من عبوات المكوّنات إذا كنت تعاني حساسية.
تحضير المكوّنات
المكوّنات
ragu
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةolive oil
- 1 قطعةyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 قطعةcarrot, finely chopped
- 1 قطعةcelery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 فصgarlic, minced
- 1 كوبdried green lentil, rinsed
- 1 علبة معدنيةcrushed tomato, 400g
- 3 كوبvegetable broth
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةdried oregano
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةdried thyme
- 1 قطعةbay leaf
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
- 0.25 ملعقة صغيرةblack pepper, freshly ground
polenta
- 1 كوبquick-cooking polenta
- 4 كوبwater
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةnutritional yeast
garnish
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةfresh parsley, chopped(اختياري)
الأدوات
knife · whisk · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven · medium saucepan
طريقة التحضير
خطوة بخطوة
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
حوالي 1 د
- 2
Add yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
حوالي 7 د
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
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ملاحظة الطاهي: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add dried green lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
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- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
حوالي 35 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf from the ragù and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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- 7
While the ragù simmers, prepare the polenta.
- 8
Bring water and salt to a boil in a separate medium saucepan.
حوالي 5 د
- 9
Slowly whisk in the quick-cooking polenta to prevent lumps.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Whisk continuously as you add the polenta.
- 10
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until the polenta thickens and is creamy.
حوالي 7 د
- 11
Stir in nutritional yeast until well combined.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor.
- 12
To serve, spoon a generous amount of creamy polenta onto plates and top with the lentil ragù.
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- 13
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
حافظ على جودتها
Store leftover polenta and ragù separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat ragù gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Reheat polenta with a splash of water or plant milk to restore creaminess.