Vegetarian & Vegan Bowls

Creamy Garlic White Bean & Roasted Tomato Polenta Bowl

Garlic rosemary cannellini beans with kale and roasted tomatoes over Parmesan polenta.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 bowls
Protein
~20 gestimate per serving
Creamy Garlic White Bean & Roasted Tomato Polenta Bowl with polenta, white beans, kale and blistered tomatoes in a pale gray ceramic bowl

White beans simmered with garlic, rosemary and a little broth turn creamy, almost like a sauce. Spooned over polenta with roasted tomatoes, it's a simple Tuscan-style dinner.

Why this recipe works

Mashing some beans thickens the broth into a creamy sauce without cream.

Ingredient notes

About 20 grams of protein per bowl from beans and cheese (an estimate).

Common mistakes

  • Burning the garlic.
  • Under-cooking the polenta.

What to serve with it

Extra Parmesan or chili flakes.

Meal prep

Reheat polenta with water.

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Cooking tips

Slice the garlic thin so it softens. Keep the polenta covered while you finish the beans.

Swaps and variations

Use chickpeas. Use quick polenta.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days.

Recipe

Creamy Garlic White Bean & Roasted Tomato Polenta Bowl

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 bowls
Protein
~20 g

Ingredients

4 servings

You’ll need: medium saucepan; skillet; rimmed sheet pan; whisk

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and roast 15 minutes until blistered.

  2. Bring the water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, whisk in the cornmeal and cook on low 25 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the Parmesan.

  3. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic and rosemary 1 minute, add the beans, broth and remaining salt and simmer 8 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken.

  4. Stir in the kale and cook 2 minutes until wilted.

  5. Divide the polenta among 4 bowls and top with beans, kale and tomatoes.

Questions

Can I make it vegan?

Skip the Parmesan and use olive oil to finish the polenta.

Can I use dried beans?

Yes, about 3 cups cooked.

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