Polenta with Sweet-and-Sour Onion Relish, Cheddar, and Toasted Walnuts

Name: Polenta with Sweet-and-Sour Onion Relish, Cheddar, and Toasted Walnuts
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 as a main course
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup, walnuts, chopped coarse; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 2 , medium red onions, sliced thin; 4 sprigs, fresh thyme; , Salt; 1 tablespoon, light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons, balsamic vinegar; , Ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups, instant polenta, prepared according to package directions; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 6 ounces, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

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Mild-flavored polenta benefits from assertive flavorings and contrasting textures. In this case, tangy sweet and sour onion relish (which the Italians call agrodolce) is matched with sharp cheddar and bittersweet walnuts.

SERVES4 to 6 as a main course

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We’ve tasted countless brands and found that stone-ground cornmeal is the best choice for a polenta recipe on two counts. First of all, it’s ground more slowly than commercially prepared cornmeal and thus retains more of its flavor because ...

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