How to Make Creamy Coconut Polenta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Creamy Coconut Polenta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for anyone looking for a unique and flavorful alternative to traditional polenta. This recipe takes the classic Italian dish and gives it a tropical twist by incorporating creamy coconut milk and coconut oil, adding a rich and luxurious flavor to the dish.

Polenta is a traditional Northern Italian dish made from coarsely ground yellow cornmeal, typically served as a hot porridge or allowed to cool and solidify...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups Silk® Unsweetened Coconutmilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup organic cornmeal
  • ¼ cup non-dairy cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vegan margarine (or butter), or more as needed
  • Chopped parsley, chives or other herbs, for garnish

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring Silk and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in cornmeal.
  • Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until very thick, stirring often to prevent polenta from sticking to pan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and margarine until fully incorporated.
  • Spoon into a serving dish or press gently into a large oiled bowl, then turn over for molded polenta.
  • Garnish with parsley, chives or other chopped herbs.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 480mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 39mg