One-pot polenta on a low-energy day

Pushing through fatigue to cook something complicated usually backfires. Today I kept the plan simple: one pot, a long simmer, and minimal chopping. The polenta cooked while I rested nearby.

Eating it in sections let me get the calories without one long sitting. I still get calories in on low-effort days when the meal is this simple.

What the day actually looked like

The polenta simmered mostly unattended. I checked it twice and added cheese110 kcal and butter102 kcal at the end. Sausage went on top in small tender pieces. I ate the first portion warm from the pot, then came back for more after a rest on the couch. By sundown the bowl was empty, and I had not felt overwhelmed by the task.