Name: Creamy Polenta
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1.3329999446869 cups cornmeal; 6 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon salt

Creamy Polenta

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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.

By Marialisa Calta

Updated on July 9, 2019

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Fat Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups cornmeal
6 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

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.
Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

74	Calories
1g	Fat
16g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 74
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Vitamin A 44IU	1%
Folate 5mcg	1%
Sodium 303mg	13%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 28mg	7%
Potassium 60mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.