Creamy Polenta Porridge with Caramelized Onions
A savory breakfast porridge made from pantry polenta, topped with sweet caramelized onions and a sprinkle of paprika.

Total
30 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 120 g Polenta
- 400 ml Milk
- 200 ml Water
- 1 large Onions
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Paprika powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion thinly. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and cook onions with a pinch of salt for 12-15 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring milk and water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- 3
Whisk in the polenta slowly, stirring constantly.
- 4
Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- 5
Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika powder.
- 6
Serve in bowls topped with the caramelized onions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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