Cheesy Chipotle Pumpkin Polenta with Garlic Roasted Veggies

Name: Cheesy Chipotle Pumpkin Polenta with Garlic Roasted Veggies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: TexMex
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups water; 1 cup polenta corn grits; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 chipotle peppers (diced); 3 tsp adobo sauce (from can of chipotle peppers); 3 tbs pumpkin puree; 1 tbs butter; 2 tsp raw honey; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 3 small zucchini (quartered); handful baby tomatoes (halved); 1 head of garlic (cloves separated, paper left on); pinch sea salt; pinch ground black pepper; pinch garlic powder; olive oil (to drizzle); freshly chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

A warm, hearty, and nourishing bowl of corn grits (polenta) chock full of pumpkin, chipotle peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese. This beautiful gluten-free vegetarian dish is topped off with tender and nutritious garlic roasted vegetables. A perfect autumn meal!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:50:01 GMT