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cheesy polenta with roasted veg

Creamy Cheesy Polenta with Roasted Spring Vegetables

A cozy spring bowl from Natalie’s kitchen — creamy polenta layered with roasted vegetables, fresh chives, and golden caramelized edges that make simple ingredients feel extra special.

There’s something about spring vegetables roasted until golden that feels quietly beautiful to me.

Especially piled over a warm bowl of creamy polenta.

Soft. Comforting. Cozy. But still bright enough for warmer weather.

This is one of those meals that looks fancy enough for guests but is actually incredibly simple to make.

And if you’ve never roasted radishes before…today might officially be your day.

Roasting completely changes them. They become soft, mellow, slightly sweet, and honestly one of the most underrated spring vegetables.

We switch up the cheeses depending on mood and what we have on hand — sometimes creamy gruyère, sometimes parmesan, sometimes dairy-free.

Every version works beautifully.

Why We Love It

Polenta

Warm and comforting while still feeling light enough for spring meals.

Roasted Vegetables

Roasting brings out natural sweetness and deep flavor while adding beautiful color and texture to the dish.

Radishes

Completely transform in the oven, becoming mellow, tender, and unexpectedly delicious.

Flexible Ingredients

Easy to make dairy-free, vegetarian, or customized with seasonal vegetables you already have in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, ghee, or vegan butter
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese, gruyère, parmesan, or vegan cheese

Vegetables

  • carrots, cut into sticks
  • broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • radishes, halved

For Serving

  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • fresh chives

Optional additions:

  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • roasted mushrooms
  • fresh herbs
  • extra parmesan

Directions

Fill a saucepan with the broth and salt and bring to a gentle boil.

Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy and thickened.

Meanwhile, place the carrots, broccoli, and radishes onto a baking sheet.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender with golden caramelized edges.

Once the polenta is finished cooking, stir in the butter and cheese until melted and creamy.

Spoon into bowls and top with the roasted vegetables and fresh chives.

Serve warm.

Glow Note

This is one of those meals that feels both comforting and vibrant at the same time.

Simple ingredients. Beautiful colors. Warm bowls eaten slowly.

Exactly the kind of food I crave this time of year.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie