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Creamy Vegan Spinach Polenta

This creamy vegan spinach polenta bowl is the perfect breakfast or side dish! This recipe is so simple as it uses the tube polenta and frozen spinach, so you can have this on your table in 20 minutes or less!
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten-free, Italian, Vegan
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Emily

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan or pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 18 oz tube Polenta
  • 1½ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 cup Frozen Spinach
  • 2 tablespoon Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Remove the polenta from its casing.
  • Then, chop into small 1-inch pieces. The smaller the cuts, the faster the cooking process will be.
  • Add the polenta cubes to a non-stick pot and add 1 cup of almond milk.
  • With the heat on medium-high, continue stirring until the pot begins to bubble.
  • As it heats up, begin to use a wooden spoon to press against the cubes to break them up. The cubes will break apart easier as the cooking progresses.
  • Continue to do this until the mixture has very few clumps and becomes smooth.
  • Add 1 cup of frozen spinach as well as 2 tablespoons of vegan cream cheese to the polenta and stir to combine.
  • Also add the salt and garlic powder at this stage.
  • As the polenta thickens, add ½ cup more of the almond milk and stir.
  • Using a whisk, stir to remove any remaining clumps and to combine the ingredients well.
  • Continue to whisk and stir slowly until the polenta is thick and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Notes

Recipe copyright Legally Healthy Blonde. For educational or personal use only. 
  • There may be excess liquid in the polenta tube, just pat it dry if needed.
  • You can always use a different plant-based milk or non-dairy creamer. Some types, like cashew or oat-based milks, will result in a creamier texture.
  • Try adding some plant-based cheese to this! Parmesan would be great as well as cheddar for a cheese-grits feeling!
  • This recipe would be great with other veggies such as blistered cherry tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, or even chopped-up broccoli!
  • Nutrition Information is for 1 full-size serving, which is half of this recipe. This does not include added vegetables or ingredients. 
    • Calories: 255 cal
    • Total Fat: 6.4 grams
    • Total Carb: 41.8 grams
    • Protein: 7.6 grams

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal
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