Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    lemon
   1      bunch         fresh thyme leaves
   3                    carrots -- cleaned, and
                        -- cut 1/4" thick
                        -- round
   4      cups          water
   1      cup           quick-cooking polenta -- (i.e. finely
                        -- ground)
   1      teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Quarter lemon and remove seeds. Finely chop thyme leaves and place with lemon in medium saucepan. Add carrots and water, bring to a boil and cook until reduced to 3 1/2 cups. Pour in polenta in a thin stream, whisking constantly, and then cook, switching to a wooden spoon as polenta thickens, about 5 minutes. Check for seasoning and serve immediately as an accompaniment to "Lamb Shanks With Artichokes And Olives", the recipe for which is included in this collection, or with one of your own favorite dishes. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5703)