A spoonful of pesto stirred into polenta instantly transforms the flavor of the dish. If you don’t have sun-dried tomato pesto, feel free to substitute your own favorite homemade or store bought pesto.
1 pound fresh halibut, cod, or salmon
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup whole grain polenta or whole grain corn grits
Scant 1/2 cup prepared Sun-dried Tomato Pesto (or substitute any homemade or store bought pesto)
2 bunches collard greens, washed and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups