Discover how to prepare nutritious and delicious dishes with this versatile ingredient
Cornmeal, a finely ground corn meal, is a traditional ingredient in Brazilian cuisine. Known to be a convenient option, it is versatile and can be used as a base for various recipes, including healthy ones. Furthermore, its characteristic flavor adds a special touch to dishes, offering delicious and balanced options.
With this in mind, we have put together 4 practical and healthy cornmeal recipes to include in your diet. Check!
Polenta with sautéed mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups natural vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 200 g of mushrooms Sliced shitake
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley to decorate
Preparation method
Place the corn flour and 1 cup of vegetable broth in a container. Mix and review. Add the remaining vegetable broth to a pan and heat over medium heat until boiling. Reduce the heat, add the melted cornflour and cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and black pepper and mix. Turn off the heat and arrange the polenta on a plate. Book.
In a skillet, add the remaining oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the garlic and brown it. Add the mushrooms and sauté until soft. Turn off the heat and arrange the mushrooms over the polenta. Complete with parsley and serve immediately.
Cornmeal pancake with spinach
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cooked and chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup oat milk
- Salt to taste
- Coconut oil for greasing
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until you obtain a homogeneous mass. Grease a pan with coconut oil and place over medium heat to heat. Then, using a ladle, place small portions of the mixture on the pan and cook until bubbles begin to form. Turn to brown the other side and repeat the operation with all the dough. Serve immediately with the desired filling.
Wholemeal corn flour cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup of milk oats
- 1 tablespoon of chemical baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- Coconut oil for greasing
- Corn flour for dusting
Preparation method
Place the liquid ingredients in a container and mix. Add the dry ingredients, excluding the chemical yeast, and mix until you obtain a smooth mixture. Finally add the chemical yeast and mix to incorporate it. Subsequently, place the dough in a mold with the central hole greased with coconut oil and floured with corn flour. Bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 35 minutes. Serve immediately.
Cornbread and flaxseed
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons of flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Greasing oil
- Oatmeal for flouring
Preparation method
Place all the ingredients in a container and mix until you obtain a smooth mixture. Cover with a cloth and leave to rest for 1 hour. Then, with the help of a spoon, take small portions of dough and form balls. Place on a baking tray greased with olive oil and floured with oat flour. Place in a preheated oven at 200ºC for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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