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Creamy Polenta

:  September/October 2008

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This easy polenta takes only a few minutes of stirring before it's left to cook on its own to creamy perfection. If you have leftovers, chill them overnight in a greased pan, slice into slabs, brush with canola oil and broil until both sides begin to crisp. Serve as a side dish at supper or for breakfast with maple syrup or honey.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Easy and delicious. "
Creamy Polenta Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups cornmeal
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

  1. Combine cornmeal, water and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Partially cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and very creamy, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: 74 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 303 mg sodium; 60 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 starch


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Vegan
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Entertaining, formal
Kid-friendly
Type of Dish
Side dish, grain
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
Italian
Total Time
More than 1 hour
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Servings
8 or more
Meal/Course
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner

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