Creamy Polenta (microwave Or Stove)
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy | Italian | Italian | 4 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 2 1/2 | c | Water |
| 1/2 | c | Yellow cornmeal |
| 1/2 | t | Salt |
| 2 | T | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | t | Olive oil |
| 1/8 | t | Black pepper |
INSTRUCTIONS
Stir together the water, cornmeal, and salt in a microwave-safe 1-quart measure. Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH for 5 minutes. Whisk well. Cover with waxed paper. Microcook on HIGH for an additional 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan, oil, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Spoon onto plates to serve. STOVE: Place water, salt, and oil in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to boiling. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Boil gently, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and pepper. Makes 4 servings. Nutrient Value per Serving: 85 Calories; 2 g Protein; 14 g Carbohydrate; 2 g Fat; 321 mg sodium; 2 mg Cholesterol Exchanges: 3/4 starch/bread; 1/2 fat [FAMILY CIRCLE; Oct 16, 1990] Posted by Fred Peters. From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 76
Calories From Fat: 21
Total Fat: 2.4g
Cholesterol: 2.2mg
Sodium: 338.7mg
Potassium: 49.3mg
Carbohydrates: 11.9g
Fiber: 1.1g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 2.2g