Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta
Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta brings together earthy porcini and mixed fresh mushrooms with thyme and a hint of clove for deep, layered umami. Juicy tomatoes and a rich vegetable broth create a comforting, spoonable sauce that’s perfect atop creamy polenta. Serve this cozy vegetarian dish for a warming weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the dried mushrooms in a small bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and let sit for 20 minutes. Drain the mushrooms and save the soaking liquid.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and cloves, and cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Add the fresh mushrooms and the soaked dried mushrooms to the onion mixture; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Stir the tomatoes and the reserved mushroom liquid into the mushroom mixture; simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Bring the vegetable stock to a boil; whisk in the polenta. Cook the polenta, whisking constantly, until it is thick and the stock is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Divide the polenta among 4 bowls; ladle the mushroom stew over the polenta and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Calories 285.7 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.11 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 46.55 g 17%
- Total Fat 6.79 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 642.57 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 8.04 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 15.41 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 139.25 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 600.15 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 77.04 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 32.31 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Mushroom, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 285.7 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta made of?
- The main ingredients are Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Mushroom, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta healthy?
- Hearty Mushroom and Tomato Stew over Polenta has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 285.7 calories and 9.11 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.57 mg (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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