Herbed Polenta

Step 1

Place the butter in the pot, select Sauté, and adjust to More/High heat. When the butter has melted, add the shallot, sage, rosemary, and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is tender, 4 minutes. Add the broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt. When the liquid comes to a simmer, gradually whisk in the polenta. Press Cancel.

Step 2

Lock on the lid, select the Manual or Pressure Cook function, and adjust to Low pressure for 8 minutes. Make sure the steam valve is in the “Sealing” position and that the “Keep Warm” button is off.

Step 3

When the cooking time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes and then quick-release the remaining pressure. Unlock the lid and remove the pot from the appliance. Stir in the cheese, milk, parsley, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Serve immediately as soft polenta, or transfer it to a container and refrigerate until solid. To reheat solid polenta, cut it into 1inch thick slabs and sauté them in olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat until crispy, 3 minutes per side.