Brussels Sprouts and Polenta

Recipe loosely adapted from NaturallyElla.com and Rasamalaysia.com.

This dish is rich, hearty, and full of flavor. It would also be delicious with a little spicy kick. Try it with harissa if you want to turn up the heat. 

Prep Time

0 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Yield

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup stock, vegetable
1⁄2 cup polenta
3 tablespoons butter
2 ounces prosciutto (cut into small pieces)
3⁄4 pound Brussels sprouts (ends trimmed)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
  salt (to taste)
  black pepper, ground (to taste)

Instructions

Bring water and vegetable broth to a boil. Add the polenta and whisk until it starts to thicken. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. When it is ready, stir in 1 Tbsp butter and season with salt and pepper until desired taste.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400F. Add 1 Tbsp of butter to a skillet and sauté the prosciutto until it becomes crispy. Add another 1 Tbsp of butter, as well as the garlic and sauté until slightly browned. Add Brussels sprouts to pan and stir to make sure all the ingredients get even heat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pan to the oven and roast for 8-10 additional minutes. Serve Brussels sprouts atop the polenta.