Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta
Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta balances creamy richness with bursts of sweet, fresh kernels and a hint of warmth from cayenne and garlic. Lightly browned corn deepens the flavor while the polenta cooks to a smooth, spoonable texture, making it a comforting side for grilled meats, braises, or late-summer dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 2
Cook and stir 2/3 of the corn with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the hot butter and oil until the corn is fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour 2 cups water into the corn mixture; bring to a simmer and whisk the polenta into the mixture.
- 5
Bring back to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and the polenta absorbs the water, 20 minutes.
- 6
Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and stir; cook until the water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
- 7
Stir the remaining corn and 1 teaspoon butter into the polenta mixture.
- 8
Remove from heat, cover the pot, and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 116.98 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.8 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 18.6 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.77 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 111.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.1 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.54 g --
- Added Sugars 6.27 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 30.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 4.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 19.17 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chef John's Triple Corn Polenta is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Dill, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 116.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Dill, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 116.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta healthy?
- Chef John's Triple-Corn Polenta has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 116.98 calories and 1.8 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.49 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.27 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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