Blue Cheese Polenta With Balsamic Mushrooms (Low Gi)
- 375 ml chicken stock
- 250 ml low-fat milk
- 110 g instant polenta
- 50 g blue cheese
- 15 ml olive oil
- 250 g button mushrooms, halved
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 30 ml balsamic glaze
- 100 g rocket (aragula)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Place the stock and milk in a saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Gradually add the polenta in a thin steady stream, stirring constantly until well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 - 7 minutes or until polenta thickens. Stir in gorgonzola or blue cheese and season with with salt & pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 - 7 minutes or until golden.
- Add the garlic and thyme to the frying pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add balsamic glaze and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Divide the polenta among serving plates. Top with the mushroom mixture and scatter with the rocket leaves. Serve immediately. .
chicken stock, milk, polenta, blue cheese, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic, thyme, balsamic glaze, rocket, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blue-cheese-polenta-with-balsamic-mushrooms-low-gi-308845 (may not work)