Vegetarian Creamy Greek Oregano Polenta

Total time30 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time25 min

Coarse-ground polenta gets whisked into a gently bubbling liquid until it turns thick, glossy, and completely lump-free, then finished off the heat with garlic-infused olive oil, butter, and a generous handful of finely grated Parmesan for that classic creamy pull. Dried Greek oregano and a crack of black pepper give it a warm, herby backbone, while a scatter of sliced scallions and a final drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil add freshness right before serving. The texture is the whole point here — slow, patient stirring builds a silky, spoonable base that holds its shape just long enough before melting back down into the bowl. It's comfort food in its simplest form, equally at home as a side or a light meal on its own, and it fits easily into a vegetarian kitchen without any fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups chicken broth
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Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with 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
Chef's tip
Match the form the recipe uses - grated for sprinkling and sauces, a firm wedge for shaving. If the recipe melts the cheese, choose a product labeled meltable.
1 ½ tsp dried greek oregano
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced (optional)
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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