Creamy Polenta with Braised Savory Mushrooms - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup dried polenta or coarse ground cornmeal
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
• 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil (divided)
• 1 lb mixture of fresh shiitakes (creminis, and chanterelles, thickly sliced)
• 2 shallots (peeled and finely minced)
• 3 large garlic cloves (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup full-bodied red wine or water
• 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh rosemary
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)