Ultimate Vegan Polenta

Ingredients

• 1 cup polenta-style ground cornmeal
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Organic California Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoons Garlic Olive Oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes, for finishing
• Additional Garlic Olive Oil, for finishing

Directions

1. Bring 4 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Gradually whisk in the polenta and reduce the heat to medium.
3. Add the garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, Organic California Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and 2 teaspoons Garlic Olive Oil.
4. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is smooth and creamy.
5. Spoon the finished polenta into bowls.
6. Finish with a drizzle of Garlic Olive Oil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Marash red pepper flakes are delicious here, but traditional red pepper flakes work beautifully as well.
7. Serve warm.