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Polenta Bowl

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican

Equipment

  • 1 sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry polenta
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese I like using cheddar or a Mexican blend
  • 1 can drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo more if you prefer
  • 1 lime
  • cilantro and avocado for topping

Instructions
 

  • Begin by bringint the broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta and the 1 tsp cumin. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add a little more water if it gets too thick. Stir in the butter and cheese at the end.
  • While the polenta is cooking, in between stirring, heat up the beans. Season with 1/2 tsp cumin and the chili powder. Stir in the juice from the lime.
  • Plate by dolloping polenta down then topping with beans. Add some pico, avocado, fresh cilantro, and whatever else you want!
Keyword black beans, cheese, polenta, salsa
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