Fresh Corn Polenta with Vegetables

Name: Fresh Corn Polenta with Vegetables
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 ears corn; 1 teaspoon salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced; 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade

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Polenta, a corn-based dish similar to grits, makes a creamy, buttery base for fresh, flavorful veggies in this dish. Instead of packaged polenta, learn to make it from scratch with fresh corn!

Serves: 4Prep: 30 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

8 ears corn
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chiffonade

Directions

Step 1
Remove kernels from corn cobs. In medium pot, cover corn and salt with water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 8 minutes.
Step 2
Strain corn and discard water. In food processor, process corn and pepper until smooth. Place corn back into pot; add butter and parsley. Cook over low heat until butter is completely melted.
Step 3
In large skillet over medium heat, cook together olive oil, cherry tomatoes and zucchini 5-7 minutes, until tomatoes are wilted. Stir in red pepper flakes, paprika and garlic. Add basil.
Step 4
Serve polenta in bowl; top with tomato mixture.