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Ingredients:

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5 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt
3 turns freshly ground black pepper
11/2 cups milk
3/4 cup instant polenta
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
instant flour , for dredging polenta
caramelized onions , recipe follows
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb yellow onions, peeled and very thinly sliced
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch arugula rinsed and spun dry
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Directions:

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with 1 teaspoon of the oil.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions, garlic, and basil and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the salt and pepper and sauté for another 30 seconds.
Stir in the milk and bring to a boil.
Whisk in the polenta slowly, a little at a time, until the mixture has the consistency of a thick roux. When the mixture is thick, add the blue cheese and stir until it is melted and incorporated.
Remove from the heat, and working quickly, spoon the mixture into the greased pan, spreading it and packing it down before it sets. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Remove the polenta from the pan and cut evenly into11/2-inch squares.
Dredge the polenta squares in the flour. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the polenta squares and fry until golden brown, about 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Arrange arugula leaves on each square and top with the caramelized onions and nuts.
Serve immediately.
For the caramelized onions:
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 45 minutes.
Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir well to combine.
Cook for 1 minute.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	250.47 Kcal (1049 kJ)
Calories from fat	168.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.69g	29%
Cholesterol	16.64mg	6%
Sodium	287.55mg	12%
Potassium	288.44mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.59g	5%
Sugars	5.87g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	6.77g	14%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	189.5mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.88 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.77g	29%
Cholesterol	8.7mg	6%
Sodium	150.26mg	12%
Potassium	150.72mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.63g	5%
Sugars	3.07g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	7%
Protein	3.54g	14%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	11%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	99mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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