Ultimate Polenta (Vegan, too)

1 Cup Polenta style ground cornmeal
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon Koroneiki Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 teaspoons Garlic Olive Oil

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Red pepper flakes 

Additional Garlic Olive Oil for finishing 

Directions

Bring 4 cups of lightly salted water to a boil in a medium sauce pot. Gradually add in 1 cup of polenta (cornmeal), and reduce heat to medium. 

While polenta is cooking, add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper to taste and the star of the show: 1 tablespoon of Organic California Koroneiki extra virgin olive oil and two teaspoons of Garlic Olive Oil.

Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally for approximately  20-25 minutes to create a smooth, creamy consistency. 

When finished cooking, ladle into bowls and and for the finishing touch, drizzle a bit of Garlic extra virgin olive oil on top, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.