Pumpkin Polenta With Chorizo and Black Beans

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Rachael Ray

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Rachael Ray

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded manchego cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over med-high heat; add in olive oil and chorizo; cook for a minute or two, then add in the onions; cook 3-4 minutes.

  2. Add in the black beans and red peppers; heat through for another minute or two.

  3. In a big saucepan, bring the chicken stock and butter to a boil; stir in the pumpkin.

  4. Add the polenta and stir until it masses (about 2 minutes).

  5. Remove pan from heat; add in thyme, salt, pepper, and cheese; stir to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.

  6. Pour or spoon the polenta onto plates; top with chorizo and beans; garnish with parsley.

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