Polenta and Parmesan Waffles with Rosemary Pears and Honey Yogurt

Name: Polenta and Parmesan Waffles with Rosemary Pears and Honey Yogurt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión contemporánea
Ingredients: 3.2 oz instant polenta; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup water; 1.8 oz grated Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 pears; 1 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tsp lemon juice

An original breakfast featuring savory polenta and Parmesan waffles, crisp on the outside and tender inside, topped with rosemary sautéed pears and a spoonful of honey yogurt. The balance of savory, sweet, and herbal flavors makes it ideal for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

20 minPrep

25 minCook

45 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

90 g instant polenta (for the dough of waffles)
240 ml milk (whole or semidescremada)
120 ml water (for cocinar the polenta)
50 g grated Parmesan cheese (more a poco extra optional for servir)
80 g all-purpose flour (cernida)
8 g baking powder
2 pzas eggs
30 g melted butter (more a poco for engrasar the waflera)
3 g salt
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 pzas pears (firmes, diced or slices)
15 g butter (for saltear the peras)
30 ml honey (divided)
2 g fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
160 g plain Greek yogurt (for servir)
10 ml lemon juice (for the peras and the yogur)

Nutrition facts

per serving

340 kcal

Calories

13 g

Protein

36 g

Carbs

16 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

34 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to keep the waffles warm, preheat the oven to 95 °C / 200 °F and place a baking tray inside.
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2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk, water, and salt. Once hot, slowly whisk in the instant polenta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
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3. Stir the grated Parmesan, black pepper, eggs, and melted butter into the warm polenta. Mix well until the base is smooth and evenly combined.
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4. Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the polenta mixture. Stir just until incorporated and a thick but scoopable batter forms.
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5. Lightly grease the waffle iron with a little butter. Add portions of batter and cook the waffles for 4 to 6 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Transfer them to the oven at 95 °C / 200 °F while you cook the remaining batter.
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6. While the waffles cook, melt 15 g (1 tbsp) butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pears, fresh rosemary, 15 ml (about 3/4 tbsp) honey, and lemon juice. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and lightly glazed.
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7. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the remaining honey until smooth.
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8. Serve the waffles hot with a spoonful of honey yogurt and the rosemary pears on top. If desired, finish with a little extra grated Parmesan.

Chef tips

Do not let the polenta cool completely before mixing in the remaining ingredients; slightly warm polenta blends better and makes more tender waffles. If your waffle iron tends to stick, grease it between batches.

Substitutions

You can swap the pears for firm apples. Parmesan can be replaced with mild pecorino, and Greek yogurt with thick plain yogurt. For a sweeter note, add a pinch of cinnamon to the pears.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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