Basic Polenta Recipe

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Basic Polenta
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Ingredients:

  • about 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat to a low boil.
  2. Stirring constantly, pour in polenta in a slow, thin stream, pausing occasionally to break up any lumps. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until polenta is thick and creamy to bite and pulls away slightly from sides of pan when stirred, 20 to 40 minutes (see notes); adjust heat as necessary to maintain a simmer. Stir in butter, if desired, and add more salt to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 456.71 Kcal (1912 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.87g 21%
Cholesterol 30.53mg 10%
Sodium 1341.75mg 56%
Potassium 159.8mg 3%
Total Carbs 75.71g 25%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 7.24g 14%
Vitamin A 4.9mg 162%
Calcium 122.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.95 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.46g 21%
Cholesterol 12.03mg 10%
Sodium 528.67mg 56%
Potassium 62.96mg 3%
Total Carbs 29.83g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 28%
Protein 2.85g 14%
Vitamin A 1.9mg 162%
Calcium 48.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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