Polenta is a nice lightweight, gluten-free grain that can be easily carried on a hike and it’s simple to prepare. Great as a sweet porridge or as a savoury meal as prepared here.

Preparation Time:  1 minutes / Cooking Time: 7 minutes / Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup polenta
• 1/2- 3/4 cup skim milk powder
• 40g parmesan cheese, grated or cut into small pieces.
• 2 cups water

Method

1. Add water, polenta and skim milk powder into a saucepan and stir over a medium heat.
2. Continue stirring and cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture reaches a porridge-like consistency (add water as necessary to create your preferred consistency)
3. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until it melts
4. Serve with pan fried vegetables