Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 14 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup water
  • 14 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup broccoli, steamed to tenderness or 1 cup spinach, wilted or 1 cup zucchini, cut into coins,steamed (or a combination of all of the above veggies)
  • 1 12 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 18 teaspoon thyme
  • 18 teaspoon oregano
  • 18 teaspoon dried basil
  • 18-14 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 18 teaspoon paprika
  • 18 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celcius).
  • Spray a small ovenproof dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine the polenta, water, garlic, and salt in the dish; ensure that there are no lumps.
  • Bake uncovered for about 60 minutes.
  • In the meantime, steam the desired vegetables.
  • When polenta is done, top with 1 cup of vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, season with herbs and spices, and serve hot.