Vegetarian Ranch Chive Corn Polenta

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

Creamy stone-ground cornmeal simmers low and slow until it turns glossy and spoonable, then gets finished with garlic-infused oil, butter, milk, and a generous fold of Parmesan for that unmistakable savory richness. Dried dill, parsley, and a hit of black pepper bring the tangy ranch flavor everyone loves, while fresh chives and scallion greens scattered on top add a bright, herby finish. It's the kind of comforting, spoonable side that works equally well under roasted vegetables or eaten straight from the bowl. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with minimal fuss, so it's an easy weeknight side or a cozy weekend project. This polenta is a great fit for a vegetarian table, delivering all the creamy, cheesy, herby satisfaction you want without any meat in sight.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the polenta

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 stone-ground yellow cornmeal (polenta-style)
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp garlic-infused oil
2 tbsp butter
½ cup milk
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.

For the ranch seasoning

1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp onion-free ranch seasoning powder (optional)
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

3 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
1–2 tbsp scallion green tops, thinly sliced (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. Whisk in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

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