Recipe information
Yield
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
1
teaspoon salt plus more for seasoning
2
/3 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal; not quick-cooking)
1
tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1
peeled garlic clove, smashed
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Preparation
Bring 1 tsp. salt and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in polenta and thyme; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until polenta is soft, 25—30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Rub serving bowl with garlic clove before transferring polenta.