Side dishe for 6
Instant Pot Polenta
Coarse polenta cooks under pressure with water, salt, and pepper before becoming creamy with butter and optional Parmesan.
Typical price
$2.18for 4 servings
$0.55 per serving$2.18 for 4
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetSide dishesInstant Pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground polenta
- 4 cups 4 1/2 cups water or unsalted chicken stock
- 1 tsp fine salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- optional: 1/2 cup - 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Combine the polenta, water, salt, and pepper in an Instant Pot.
- Seal the pot and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before opening the pot.
- Stir in the butter until smooth, then mix in the Parmesan if using.
- Let the polenta stand for 5 minutes before stirring again.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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