Creamy Polenta with Pepper and Mushroom Ragout

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== Description ==
* Difficulty: Easy
* Makes about two servings
== Ingredients ==
=== Polenta ===
* 1¾ cups water or vegetable broth
* ½ cup cornmeal
* salt and pepper
=== Ragout ===
* 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
* about 2 cups mushrooms, chopped (I recommend portobellos, but any mushrooms will work fine)
* about 1 cup fresh basil
* Rest of can of broth (~½ – 1 cup)
== Directions ==
# In a small saucepan, bring broth or water to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal with salt and pepper until smooth. Cover and heat on low about 20 minutes or until creamy, stirring occasionally.
# Meanwhile, sauté garlic in a large skillet. Add some chopped basil and vegetables. Saute until soft and fragrant. Add broth and reduce sauce.
# Serve ragout over polenta and garnish with remainder of chopped basil.
Category:Mushroom Recipes
Category:Polenta Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes