Savory Breakfast Polenta Bowls
A hearty and satisfying breakfast option, these savory polenta bowls are creamy, flavorful, and topped with your choice of delicious ingredients for a delightful morning meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 cup) polenta
- (4 cups) water
- (1 tsp) salt
- (1 tbsp) olive oil
- (1) medium onion, chopped
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1) red bell pepper, diced
- (1 cup) spinach, chopped
- (4) large eggs
- (1 cup) shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- (1/4 cups) fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), chopped
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, bring (4) cups of water to a boil. Add (1) tsp salt and gradually whisk in (1) cup polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the polenta is thick and creamy. Stir in (1 tbsp) olive oil and (1 /4) tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- 3
In a skillet over medium heat, add (1) tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add (1) medium onion, chopped, and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- 4
Add (2) cloves garlic, minced, and (1) red bell pepper, diced, to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the peppers soften.
- 5
Stir in (1) cup spinach, chopped, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
In a separate pan, cook (4) large eggs sunny-side up or to your desired doneness.
- 7
To assemble, divide the creamy polenta among (4) bowls. Top each bowl with the sautéed vegetable mixture, a sunny-side up egg, and sprinkle with (1) cup of shredded cheese and (1 /4) cup of fresh herbs.
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