V is for Vegetarian Ragout over Cheese Polenta with Red Pepper ...

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Directions For the Coulis: Whisk the cornstarch into the vegetable broth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saute pan, and then add the chicken broth mixture, red peppers and garlic. Simmer...

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 ounces (6 tablespoons or 3/4 stick) butter
• 2 roasted red bell peppers, seeded and peeled
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• Salt and pepper
• 1/8 cup grapeseed oil
• 1 onion, medium diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced medium
• 1 zucchini, medium dice
• 1 yellow squash, medium dice
• 1 small eggplant, medium dice
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup kalamata pitted black olives, cut in 1/2
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 fresh plum tomatoes, diced
• 6 to 8 sprigs fresh basil