Polenta and Mushrooms (with sage and butter)
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Table of Contents
- Savory Mushrooms with Butter Sage Over Creamy Polenta
- Made with Amore,
- Elena
- Mushroom Varieties
- Tips for Choosing and Storing Mushrooms
- Easy Polenta Recipe
- This versatile mushroom sauce would also work well by tossing it with your favorite pasta variety.
- Mangia! Mangia! (Eat!)
- Other Recipes for YOU:
- Polenta and Mushrooms Recipe
Savory Mushrooms with Butter Sage Over Creamy Polenta
This meal is under 30 minutes and will have you craving all the herby hearty goodness of mushrooms. The mushrooms simmer slightly with onions then get a bath of butter and delicious sage leaves to highlight their delicious flavor. Mushrooms are a perfect substitute for meat as they are hearty, full of protein, and attain a firm, almost meaty, texture. This is a comforting recipe that won’t weigh you down with a heavy feeling. I highly recommend this delicious mushroom sauce over polenta for a delicious and achievable meal!
Made with Amore,
Elena
Mushroom Varieties
For this recipe I used Crimini (basically like white mushrooms, but brown in color). The smaller, white button mushroom is the youngest variety, and the larger, portobello mushrooms are older. So the cremini fall in between. The most common types found in grocery stores are:
Shiitake
Portobello
Crimini
Button or white mushroom
Oyster
Enoki
Beech
Maitake
They each have a unique look and taste. You can certainly use any of these varieties, or use a mix, in this recipe.
You can’t go wrong with mushrooms. They’re fat-free, low-sodium, low-calorie, and cholesterol-free. They’re also packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional benefits vary depending on the type of mushroom.
If you love this recipe, you will also enjoy our stuffed mushrooms!
Tips for Choosing and Storing Mushrooms
When choosing your mushrooms, make sure they feel firm, aren’t moist to the touch, and are mold-free. They can be stored in a paper bag inside the fridge for about five days. Brush the dirt off and rinse them lightly when you’re ready to use them.
Easy Polenta Recipe
If you’ve never made polenta this is your chance! Read everything you need to know to make my easy and delicious POLENTA RECIPE. The possibilities are endless with this comforting, creamy, smooth, and sensational Italian polenta recipe.
This versatile mushroom sauce would also work well by tossing it with your favorite pasta variety.
Mangia! Mangia! (Eat!)
Other Recipes for YOU:
Creamy Parmigiano Herb and Mushroom Chicken
Mediterranean Stuffed Pork Chops
Pumpkin and Parmigianno Pasta Sauce with Toasted Pine Nuts
Paccheri Pasta with Zucchini, Fresh Tomatoes, and Creme Fraiche
Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Polenta and Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Creamy Polenta
Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, torn into small pieces (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
- ¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the polenta according to the recipe directions. Keep warm while you make the mushrooms.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become tender and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the sage and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together and the broth to reduce slightly.
- Spoon the warm polenta into serving bowls. Top generously with the mushroom mixture and finish with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
- Cremini mushrooms add wonderful flavor, but a mix of wild mushrooms makes this dish extra special.
- For an even richer polenta, stir a little butter and Parmigiano into the cooked polenta before serving.
- This makes a beautiful vegetarian main dish or a cozy side for roasted chicken, steak, or pork.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Will it be ok to use vegan butter. I’m trying to limit my cholesterol.
Yes! Absolutely, you can use vegan butter!