Creamy Leek Polenta
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
2 Tbsp nondairy butter, divided
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), washed and thinly sliced
4¼ cups water (or half vegetable stock and half water)
1 cup coarse cornmeal (polenta)
¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
1 tsp salt, added gradually to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Melt 1 tablespoon of the nondairy butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
Add the leeks and stir to coat. Cover and cook until the leeks soften, stirring occasionally for 7 to 10 minutes.
Add the water and broth, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the polenta while whisking simultaneously. Whisking is essential, otherwise the cornmeal will clump up. Continue stirring until the mixture is thick and creamy.
At this point, switch from a whisk to a wooden spoon and continue to stir. Add the nutritional yeast and salt and continue to stir until it is thoroughly combined and the mixture is thick and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and divide the polenta among plates.
Reprinted with permission from The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthfully and Living Compassionately by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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