Polenta with greens

2 bunches swiss chard (about 3 1/2 pounds) or 2 bunches bok choy 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves , thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes[...]

4 cups chicken stock (using water makes this a vegetarian dish) 1 cup coarsely-ground cornmeal (, finely ground won't work as well) salt freshly ground black[...]

3 teaspoons butter 3 large leeks 2 1/4 cups water (or more) 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 cup polenta 1/3 cup parmesan cheese , freshly[...]

2 quarts water 2 cups polenta 16 ounces soy mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes 1/2 cup vegetarian pizza sauce 2 large Tomatoes , rinsed[...]

1 small eggplant 1 small yellow zucchini 1 small green zucchini 6 medium mushrooms 1 sweet red pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 10 ounces frozen spinach ,[...]

1/4 cup green olives , pitted and finely chopped 1/4 cup black olives , pitted and finely chopped 1 garlic clove , minced 1 anchovy fillet , minced 1/4 cup[...]

1 (16 ounce) tube polenta, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 (16 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 onion,[...]

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1 bunch fresh asparagus , cut from root to spear 5 stalks green onions , sliced 1 small yellow squash, cut up 1/4 cup bell pepper , tri-color bell pepper[...]

2 tablespoons unsalted butter , plus extra for the baking dish 2 cups polenta or 2 cups coarsely ground yellow cornmeal 1 quart water or 1 quart chicken stock[...]

4 large red bell peppers , suitable for stuffing 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 green onion , chopped 1 zucchini , diced small 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 roma[...]

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies , drained 1/4 cup canned salsa verde (tomatillo salsa) 3 large garlic cloves , minced 1[...]

3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth 2 cups low-fat milk 1 cup yellow cornmeal (polenta) 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces ground turkey breast 2[...]

1 small eggplant 1 small yellow zucchini 1 small green zucchini 6 medium mushrooms 1 sweet red pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 10 ounces frozen spinach ,[...]

1 cup yellow cornmeal 3 cups water 1 lb greens (kale, collards, or broccoli di rape are the best. Here in Romania I use curly cabbage) 1 tablespoon olive oil[...]