Polenta-Mushroom-and-Spinach Gratin

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1½ tsp all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ (17.6-oz) tube polenta, cut into ¾-inch slices
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook mushrooms and onion in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are browned.
  2. Add spinach and Italian seasoning; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Spoon spinach mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; whisk in flour. Add broth, cream, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Pour cream mixture over spinach mixture.
  4. Arrange polenta slices over spinach mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ½ (8-oz) pkg fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
322
172
494
Fat (g) 22 11 33
Sat. Fat (g) 9 5 14
Protein (g) 13 8 21
Carb (g) 19 9 28
Fiber (g) 3 1 4
Sodium (mg) 850 115 965

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