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Herbed Polenta

1 cup assorted fresh herb leaves (mint, tarragon, parsley and basil)
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp corn oil
3 1/4 cup water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup whipping cream
cayenne pepper

Bring small pot of water to boil. Add herbs and blanch 5 seconds.
Drain. Refresh under cold water and drain. Place herbs and oil in
blender and puree. Cover; chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

Bring water to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook until thickened, stirring often,
about 5 minutes. Add cream. Stir in 1/4 cup herb puree. Season
polenta with salt and cayenne.

Serves: 4

Printable version: polenta-herbs.txt.