Creamy Vegan Polenta with Mushrooms Spinach and Kale

Thick and creamy polenta meets fresh and umami sautéed spinach, kale, and mushrooms in this vegan polenta breakfast recipe. A delicious savory breakfast!

Author:

Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table

Serves:

4

Prep:

10

minutes

Cook:

10

minutes

TOtal:

20

minutes

Ingredients

Sautéed Spinach and Kale

  • 1/2 Red Onion, sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 16 Ounces Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 Cups Fresh Spinach
  • 4 Cups Fresh Kale
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Polenta

  • 3 Cups Vegetable Broth or Water
  • 1 Cup Polenta (Corn Grits)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, sauté the onion over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft. Use a splash of water if the onion starts to stick.
  2. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add the mushrooms. Cover and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add the spinach, kale, salt, and pepper. Cover again and cook 2-3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, bring 3 cups of broth or water to a boil. Add the polenta and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes (or according to package instructions), stirring regularly.
  6. Serve the polenta topped with the greens and mushrooms. Enjoy!