Spring Vegetable Stew with Soft Polenta

• 1 large carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch matchsticks
• 1 large yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch matchsticks
• 1 large zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch matchsticks
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 10 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts sliced into thin rounds
• 5 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbs.)
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 28-oz. can chopped tomatoes, undrained
• 2 14-oz. cans white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup polenta

1. Bring 8 cups salted water to a boil, and fill large bowl with 8 cups ice water.
2. Add carrot to boiling water, and simmer 1 minute.
3. Add squash and zucchini, and cook 1 minute more.
4. Drain, and plunge in bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
5. Drain, and set aside.
6. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
7. Add mushrooms, and sprinkle with salt.
8. Saute 10 minutes, or until liquid is released and mushrooms begin to brown.
9. Add leeks and garlic, and saute 5 minutes.
10. Add olives, and saute 1 minute more.
11. Stir in tomatoes and white beans.
12. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
13. Whisk together polenta and 4 cups salted water in 2-qt.
14. saucepan.
15. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently.
16. Reduce heat to low, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until thick and porridge-like, stirring often.
17. Season with salt and pepper.
18. Stir carrots, zucchini, and squash into stew; simmer 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
19. Season with salt and pepper.
20. Serve stew on top of polenta.

carrot, yellow squash, zucchini, olive oil, cremini mushrooms, leeks, garlic, olives, tomatoes, white beans, polenta

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/spring-vegetable-stew-with-soft-polenta/ (may not work)