Spicy Polenta with White Beans and Kale

Name: Spicy Polenta with White Beans and Kale
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling; 1 , onion, chopped; 12 ounces lacinato, kale, stemmed and chopped; 1 (15-ounce) can, white beans, rinsed; 1 , (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon, table salt, divided; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon, red pepper flakes, plus extra for serving; 4 cups chicken or, vegetable broth; 1 cup, instant polenta; 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into 1-inch pieces

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2023

Polenta makes the perfect base for a stewy mixture of kale, tomatoes, and white beans.

SERVES4

TIME40 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Infusing olive oil with toasty garlic and spicy pepper flakes added tons of flavor to this soft polenta.

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