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chili cheese polenta

Chili cheese polenta: 7 Delicious Comfort Food Secrets


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty dish combining polenta with chili and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 can chili beans
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot.
  2. Add polenta and stir continuously for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  4. Cook for another 15 minutes until thickened.
  5. In a separate pan, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
  6. Add chili beans to the pan and heat through.
  7. Mix chili bean mixture into the polenta.
  8. Top with shredded cheese and let melt before serving.

Notes

  • Use any cheese of your choice.
  • Adjust spices according to taste.
  • Serve with sour cream or avocado for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chili cheese polenta