Harvest Creamy Parmesan Polenta Bowls

with Lemony Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms & Asparagus


Allergens: Milk

Total: 30 min • Prep: 10 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Veggie Stock Concentrate

    2 units

  • Sour Cream

    1½ tablespoon

  • Sunflower Seeds

    ½ ounce

  • Precooked Polenta

    1 unit

  • Button Mushrooms

    4 ounce

  • Cream Cheese

    2 tablespoon

  • Brussels Sprouts

    8 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Asparagus

    8 ounce

  • Parmesan Cheese

    3 tablespoon

  • Scallions

    2 units

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    3 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise. Trim and cut mushrooms into ¼-inch-thick slices (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Trim scallions; cut whites into 1-inch pieces and thinly slice greens. Trim and discard woody bottom ends from asparagus; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Zest and quarter lemon.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Brussels Sprouts

    8 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Asparagus

    8 ounce

  • Scallions

    2 units

2
  • Toss Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and scallion whites on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, half the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack for 5 minutes (you’ll add more to the sheet then).

  • In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with a drizzle of oil, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Once veggies have roasted 5 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Carefully arrange asparagus over top. Return to top rack and roast until veggies are browned and tender, 12-15 minutes more.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Brussels Sprouts

    8 ounce

  • Asparagus

    8 ounce

  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

3
  • While veggies roast, in a small pot, combine polenta and ⅓ cup water ( cup for 4 servings) over medium heat. Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth, 30-60 seconds.

  • Stir in half the Parmesan.

  • Whisk in cream cheese, sour cream, stock concentrates, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4). Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If polenta seems too thick, stir in a splash of water.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Sour Cream

    1½ tablespoon

  • Cream Cheese

    2 tablespoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

4
  • Once veggies are done, sprinkle with lemon zest; toss to combine. TIP: Be careful—baking sheet is hot!

  • Before serving, briefly stir polenta (rewarm over medium heat if necessary).

  • Divide polenta between bowls. Top with roasted veggies and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top with scallion greens, sunflower seeds, and remaining Parmesan. Serve.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Sunflower Seeds

    ½ ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit