Grilled Polenta Skewers with Butter Basted Mushrooms

Elevate your grilling game with these tantalizing Grilled Polenta Skewers with Butter Basted Mushrooms! This easy yet gourmet recipe combines creamy polenta cubes and earthy mushrooms, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Brushed with a fragrant garlic-rosemary butter during the final moments of cooking, each bite is rich with smoky, herby flavors. Perfect as a hearty vegetarian entrée or a stunning appetizer, these skewers are simple to make and packed with restaurant-quality flair. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve alongside a crisp salad or your favorite dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is a must-try for your next cookout or cozy dinner party!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Polenta (pre-cooked or tube variety)
• 250 g Button or cremini mushrooms
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 6 Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pre-cooked polenta into 1-inch cubes. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even grilling.

Step 2

Clean and trim the mushrooms, cutting large ones in half if needed to fit on the skewers.

Step 3

Thread the polenta cubes and mushrooms alternately onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces to allow for even cooking.

Step 4

Brush each skewer lightly with olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. While it heats, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and rosemary. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and set aside for basting.

Step 6

Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the polenta is golden and lightly crisped and the mushrooms are tender.

Step 7

During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the skewers generously with the garlic-rosemary butter using a pastry brush.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and arrange them on a serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately while warm as a main dish or a hearty appetizer. Pair with a fresh salad or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(843.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	976.4

Total Fat 67.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 3882.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 18.7g	0%

Vitamin D 17.5IU	0%
Calcium 104.7mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1304.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 33.7%