is polenta ok for vegans

Great-tasting, nourishing, and incredibly versatile, polenta (coarse cornmeal cooked with liquid) is every plant-based eaters best friend. From smooth porridges topped with stewed fruit or savory toppings, to cakes, crispy air-fried bites, pizza crusts, lasagna, crostini, shepherd’s pie, and so much more, polenta does it all with style. There’s something for everyone in this collection of delicious vegan polenta recipes, which highlight all that is golden about this easy-to-use ingredient. All recipes are free from oil, so they’re healthy, too!

To learn more about polenta—what it is, how to buy it, and how to cook it—check out our handy Polenta Guide.

is polenta ok for vegans

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FAQ

Can vegans eat polenta?

Great-tasting, nourishing, and incredibly versatile, polenta (coarse cornmeal cooked with liquid) is every plant-based eater’s best friend.

What are polenta made of?

Polenta is cornmeal made from ground flint corn. Typically, it’s coarsely ground yellow corn, but sometimes it’s finely ground yellow or white corn.

Is cornmeal and polenta the same thing?

What makes polenta different from cornmeal? Polenta and cornmeal are almost exactly the same product, except for one thing: the consistency of the grain. Polenta is much more coarsely ground, which makes the end product less mushy, and it has a little more bite to it than cornmeal.

Is polenta a plant?

Is polenta vegan? Polenta is naturally vegan, as being derived from corn it is plant based. However, polenta can often be made with added butter or milk to increase creaminess, so be sure to check if you’re eating polenta you haven’t made yourself!

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