Creamy Polenta with Berries and Honey
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
340 calories
9g protein
58g carbs
9g fat
5g fiber
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Coarse polenta
- 1 cup Milk
- 3/4 cup Mixed berries
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
Steps
- Bring the milk to a bare simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat — look for small bubbles forming around the edges, not a rolling boil.
- Whisk in the polenta in a slow, steady stream, stirring constantly so no lumps form.
- Lower the heat and cook for 12-15 minutes, whisking often, until the polenta is thick, creamy, and leaves a trail when you drag the spoon across the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the butter and a pinch of salt; if it gets thicker than you like, thin it with a splash of milk.
- Spoon the hot polenta into bowls.
- Pile the berries over the top, drizzle with the honey, and finish with the lemon zest.
- Tip: polenta firms up fast off the heat, so have your toppings ready and plate it the moment it's creamy.