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Polenta Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 Servings
    • Calories: 83
    • Fat: 1g
    • Saturated fat: 0
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 65mg
    • Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Polenta Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe Diabetes Recipe Gluten Free Recipe
Polenta is an easy, delicious, low calorie alternative to pasta. Chilled, polenta can be cut into shapes and grilled, or sautéed or even used in place of lasagne noodles.

Ingredients

    • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 cup whole cornmeal

Preparation

    • In a large pot, bring chicken broth to boil. Then slowly add cornmeal, mix constantly until all cornmeal is incorporated. Continue cooking on low heat until mixture is smooth about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring intermittently.
    • Spread polenta into a container (sprayed with cooking spray) with high sides. Cover with plastic wrap and press plastic wrap directly on the top of the polenta. Place into refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. Cut into desired shape.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
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