Polenta with Mushrooms and Spinach

Polenta with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe photo by Taste of Home

• Total Time: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 40 min.

• Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tube (18 ounces) polenta, cut into 1/2″ slices
• 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 5 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425°. Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon oil; place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes on each side or until crisp.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 12-14 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and mushrooms start to brown. Add sherry; cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
• In a small bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper; stir in broth until smooth. Stir into pan. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium-low heat until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Arrange polenta on a platter; top with mushroom mixture.

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SOURCE: Taste of Home