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Pumpkin Polenta with Tomatillo

A cozy and flavorful dish combining creamy pumpkin polenta with tangy tomatillo sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Polenta

  • 1 cup polenta
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Tomatillo Sauce

  • 6 pieces tomatillos husked and rinsed
  • 1 piece jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  1. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  2. Stir in pumpkin puree, salt, and butter. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a blender, combine tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. Serve polenta topped with tomatillo sauce. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Polenta, Pumpkin, Tomatillo
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