Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. orange juice
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 3 large shallots, peeled and quartered
  • 3 3-inch rosemary sprigs, plus 4 small sprigs for garnish
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup corn grits or coarse cornmeal
  • 13 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Method

  • Combine orange juice and vinegar in small bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add beans, mushrooms, shallots, and 3-inch rosemary sprigs.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook 30 minutes, or until vegetables are browned.
  • Remove from heat, add orange juice mixture, and scrape browned bits off bottom of pan.
  • Remove rosemary sprigs, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Keep warm.
  • Bring milk, salt, and 31/2 cups water to a boil in saucepan.
  • Whisk in grits.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until smooth, stirring often.
  • Stir in 2 Tbs.
  • Parmesan (if using).
  • Serve vegetables over polenta garnished with small rosemary sprigs and sprinkled with remaining Parmesan (if using).