Basil and Pine Nut Polenta Recipe

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Basil and Pine Nut Polenta
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Directions:

  1. In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the salt.
  2. Gradually and slowly stir in the uncooked polenta (make sure to keep stirring to keep lumps from forming).
  3. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 25 to 30 minutes; the polenta is done when, while stirring, it pulls away from the side of the saucepan.
  4. Stir the melted butter, toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, and Parmesan into the cooked polenta, then spread mixture into a buttered 8-inch square or 10-inch round pan or dish.
  5. Let cool for at least an hour (you can make it in the morning, put it in the fridge, and it'll be ready for dinner).
  6. To serve, slice polenta into wedges and brush with olive oil; sauté in butter until warmed through or grill over medium hot coals until lightly browned.
  7. Serve with salsa cruda.
  8. Adapted from a recipe posted to Gail's Recipe Swap by Beryl, who got it from the Vegetables on the Grill cookbook by Kelly McCune.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 155.33 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.01g 15%
Cholesterol 12.38mg 4%
Sodium 459.64mg 19%
Potassium 78.77mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.01g 5%
Sugars 0.33g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 3.28g 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.38 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.41g 15%
Cholesterol 5.45mg 4%
Sodium 202.35mg 19%
Potassium 34.68mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.17g 5%
Sugars 0.15g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 6%
Protein 1.44g 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 28%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 30.4mg 7%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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