Low FODMAP Creamy Greek Oregano Polenta
Polenta is one of those deeply comforting dishes that feels indulgent but comes together with surprisingly humble ingredients — and this Greek-oregano version is rich, glossy, and genuinely hard to stop eating. The finishing stir of butter, finely grated Parmesan, and fragrant dried oregano turns a simple pot of coarse-ground cornmeal into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Serves four, and every bowl is worth it. The trickiest part of making a dish like this gut-friendly is usually the broth and the garlic — two ingredients that can quietly derail an otherwise safe meal. Here, garlic-infused olive oil (oil only, no solids) delivers that savory depth without the fructans, and using a certified low-FODMAP or homemade chicken broth keeps the base clean. The scallion greens scattered on top are the green tops only, which are unlimited and add a fresh, mild bite without any of the concerns that come with the white bulb. Coarse-ground polenta takes about 20 minutes of gentle stirring, but the payoff is a texture that instant versions simply can't match — thick, creamy, and just sturdy enough to hold a slow, satisfying droop off the spoon. Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and you have a side dish, or honestly a full bowl, that feels completely luxurious.
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4 servings
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coarse-ground polenta (not instant)
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 ½ tsp dried greek oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced (optional)
Can be omittedscallion green tops
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chicken broth and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the salt, then pour in the polenta in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
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