This nutritious and delicious grilled polenta with mushrooms recipe makes a great meal for toddlers. The creamy texture of the polenta is complemented by the earthy flavors of mushrooms to make this a tasty dinner for toddlers. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a nutritious and balanced meal for your little one.

General Information:

• Calories: 340
• Serving size: 4
• Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 500 g / 17.6 oz polenta
• 175 g / 6.17 oz mushrooms
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2-4 Tbsp vegetable stock
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh parsley (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Begin by prepping all of the ingredients. Chop mushrooms into smallbite sized pieces and mince the garlic.

2. Heat a large grill or griddle pan over medium-high heat. When it is hot, take a moment to tell your toddler a funny jokelike why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a fun-gi!

3. Add the butter, garlic and mushrooms to the griddle pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and fragrant.

4. Reduce the heat to low and add the polenta, stirring to ensure everything is evenly combined.

5. Add 2-4 tablespoons of vegetable stock, just enough to create a moist and creamy texture.

6. Add in the olive oil, stirring to combine and cook for 3 minutes.

7. Begin to press the polenta into an even layer on the griddle pan.

8. Grill the polenta, grilling each side for about 7-10 minutes, flipping when the edges are browned.

9. Bon appetit! As your toddler says to you with a full mouth “This polenta tastes greatit’s out of this world!”