Basil-Cheese Polenta Recipe

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Basil-Cheese Polenta
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Directions:

  1. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. If using fresh basil leaves, snip them up into little pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the mozzarella, the parmesan, and the basil.Set aside.
  4. For the polenta, in a medium saucepan bring 2 3/4 cups of water to a boil.
  5. Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together the cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  6. Stir the cup of COLD water into the cornmeal mixture.
  7. SLOWLY add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water,stirring constantly.
  8. Cook and stir until the mixture returns to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, or until mixture is very thick, stirring often.
  10. Pour 1/3 of the hot mixture into the greased baking dish.
  11. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese blend.
  12. Repeat the same two layers again, using another 1/3 of the hot mixture, and the remaining 1/2 of the cheese.
  13. Pour over the last 1/3 of the hot mixture.
  14. Cool for 1 hour.
  15. Cover and chill overnight.
  16. When you are ready to cook the polenta, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  17. Place the uncovered polenta into the hot oven for about 40 minutes, or until lightly browned on top, and heated through.
  18. Let the polenta stand for 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 150.65 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.24g 5%
Cholesterol 12.42mg 4%
Sodium 539.22mg 22%
Potassium 105.72mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.4g 6%
Sugars 0.58g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.05g 8%
Protein 13.91g 28%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 371.4mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.49 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.31g 5%
Cholesterol 12.65mg 4%
Sodium 549.36mg 22%
Potassium 107.71mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.72g 6%
Sugars 0.59g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 14.17g 28%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 378.4mg 37%

* 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

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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