Polenta with Vegetable Ragout

== Ingredients ==
=== Polenta ===
* 4 cups cold water or vegetable stock
* 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 cup cornmeal
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
=== Sauce ===
* 1 cup stock or water
* 1 cup diced yellow onions
* 1 cup zucchini, sliced in ½" rounds
* 2 cup sliced asparagus, 1" lengths
* 3 cup sliced mushrooms
* 1½ cups tomatoes, chopped
* 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
* 2 tsp minced garlic
* salt and pepper
* goat cheese for garnish
== Directions ==
# Bring water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan and add the rosemary and salt.
# Reduce the heat to a simmer and slowly add cornmeal, whisking constantly.
# Cook over low heat, still stirring, until mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
# Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan until melted.
# If you are planning to the polenta in a soft state, you can keep it mushy by adding water and occasionally stirring until the sauce is ready.
# If you plan to bake it pour the polenta into a lightly oiled shallow baking dish, smooth top and let cool for 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
# When you are ready to bake the polenta, remove from refrigerator, run a knife around the inside of the pan and turn on a flat surface.
# Cut into squares and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
# Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until the tops begins to brown lightly.
# For the sauce: bring a cup of vegetable stock to a simmer in a saucepan.
# Add the onions and cook, covered, until they are transparent, about 15 minutes.
# Add zucchini, asparagus, and mushrooms and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
# Add the tomatoes, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
# Cook another 5 minutes, spoon mixture over bowl of soft polenta or 2 squares of baked polenta.
# Garnish with goat cheese and serve at once. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* 238 calories | 13g pro | 38g carb | 6g fat (20%) 
* Exchanges: 2.7 vegetable | 1.6 bread | .9 meat | .2 fat
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Category:Ovo-lacto Recipes
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