Creamy Polenta Recipe

Creamy Polenta

WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com


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.

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Ingredients
Prep: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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

Instructions

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.

 


Nutritional Information

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Makes: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

• Calories74
• Fat1 g
  • Saturated fat0 g
  • Mono Fat0 g
• Cholesterol0 mg
• Carbohydrates16 g
  • Dietary fiber1 g
• Protein2 g
• Sodium303 mg
• Potassium60 mg

* Nutritional Guidelines based on the USDA's MyPlate Standards.

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