This Polenta with Shiitake Mushrooms and Gravy is the simple, savory, and satisfying weeknight meal of your dreams. You just need a handful of ingredients and less than twenty minutes to be feasting on this gourmet meal.
Author: Maddie Augustin
Ingredients
1lb2oz pre-cooked polenta
½cupveg broth
8ozshiitake mushroomssliced
¼cupwhite wine
3sprigs thyme
1medium shallot
Oil for two pans
Instructions
Preheat two large saucepans to medium heat and lightly drizzle with oil.
Prepare ingredients by slicing polenta into equal 1/2 inch disks, and finely dicing shallot
In one saucepan, add shallots and thyme, stirring occasionally until shallots are translucent and thyme is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Once this is complete, add mushrooms and white wine.
Allow white wine to reduce by half in volume before adding vegetable broth. Allow this mixture to come to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to continue simmering while you prepare the polenta.
Add polenta to the second hot pan and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, allowing them to become slightly darkened.
Serve hot by portioning polenta onto a plate and topping with the mushrooms and gravy.