Whole30 Creamy Polenta
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Whole30 Creamy Polenta, a healthier, dairy-free twist on a comforting classic. This versatile recipe swaps traditional cornmeal for cauliflower, creating a lighter and nutrient-packed dish that's perfect for clean eating. Blended with creamy coconut milk, savory nutritional yeast, and a touch of ghee, this polenta is irresistibly flavorful and deliciously creamy, while remaining entirely Whole30-compliant. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, it’s an easy side dish or base for your favorite roasted veggies, grilled proteins, or hearty stews. Elevate your dinner table with this wholesome, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly polenta alternative that's sure to impress!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 1 large head Cauliflower
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
Directions
Step 1
Remove the leaves and core from the cauliflower, then cut it into florets.
Step 2
Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they achieve a rice-like consistency. You may need to do this in batches, ensuring the pieces are even-sized.
Step 3
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the ghee.
Step 4
Add the cauliflower rice to the saucepan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it becomes tender.
Step 5
Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the mixture, stirring often, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the polenta reaches your desired level of creaminess.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Once done, remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm as a base or side dish, and enjoy your creamy Whole30 polenta.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1087.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 614.0 |
| Total Fat 30.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2448.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.7g | |
| Protein 22.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2959.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories