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Side dishe for 6

Instant Pot Polenta

$2.18for 440 minServes 6

Coarse polenta cooks under pressure with water, salt, and pepper before becoming creamy with butter and optional Parmesan.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical5 oz$0.40Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical33 oz$2.32Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical1.25 oz$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown$3.27

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Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

  • Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • 40 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

ItalianBudgetSide dishesInstant Pot

Typical price

$0.55 per serving$2.18 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely ground polenta
  • 4 cups 4 1/2 cups water or unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • optional: 1/2 cup - 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps

  1. Combine the polenta, water, salt, and pepper in an Instant Pot.
  2. Seal the pot and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
  3. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before opening the pot.
  4. Stir in the butter until smooth, then mix in the Parmesan if using.
  5. Let the polenta stand for 5 minutes before stirring again.

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