Italia a Tavola- Polenta with Lacinato Kale

Polenta con il cavolo nero

Polenta with Lacinato Kale

Ingredients for 4 servings

(Fresh organic ingredients are always preferable)

1 small onion (finely minced)

1 medium carrot (finely minced)

2 stalks of celery (finely minced)

¼ cup of Italian Parsley (finely minced)

18oz of Lacinato Kale chopped

Olive oil

6oz of polenta flour

Grated Parmesan cheese

Salt, pepper

Put some oil in a pot and when it is warm add all the vegetables; add salt and pepper, stir a little and cover letting cook at slow heat for about 20 minutes.  When the vegetables are softer add 6 cups of hot water.  When the water starts boiling again, add the polenta flour stirring vigorously. Continue cooking for another 40 minutes stirring frequently to avoid lumps.

This vegetable Polenta will remain very soft, similar to cream of wheat. Serve with a little olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

SO GOOD and GOOD FOR YOU!