Polenta with Mushroom Topping

From: AllRecipes

This is a great veggie recipe that can be eaten as a meal
   or prepared for an appetizer. Even my meat and potatoes
   husband enjoys it. Prep Time: approx. 5 Minutes. Cook Time:
   approx. 30 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 35 Minutes. Makes 4
   servings.

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup olive oil

1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions
1 In a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring water to a
   boil with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in cornmeal,
   stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low
   and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently as the mixture thickens.
2 Using a wet spatula spoon the cornmeal mixture
   (polenta) 1/2 inch thick onto a sheet of wax paper. Set aside
   to cool.
3 Preheat oven to broil. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
4 Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook
   mushrooms, onion, garlic and herbs in the hot oil until mushrooms
   are tender.
5 Cut cooled polenta into squares and place on prepared
   baking sheet. Broil until browned on both sides. Serve with
   mushroom sauce.