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Instant Pot Polenta
Side dishes don’t get easier than this Instant Pot Polenta! This basic polenta recipe takes just 3 ingredients, and it can be customized with butter, cheese, herbs and spices. It’s naturally gluten-free and it’s perfect served with marinara sauce, meatballs, roasted vegetables and more!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Place the water in the Instant Pot, then add the polenta and salt and whisk to combine.
- Step 2
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the sealing valve to the sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. From there, quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Note: It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and begin the cooking process.
- Step 3
Whisk or stir the polenta and serve immediately!
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