Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 1/4 cup water

1/2 cup stone-ground polenta

1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1 ounce Manchego cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Preparation

Combine onion and olive oil in a large microwave-safe bowl, stirring to coat. Add 2 1/4 cups water, polenta, stock, pepper, and salt, stirring to combine. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Stir in ­Manchego cheese.