Cuban Black Beans With Fresh Basil Polenta Recipe

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Cuban Black Beans With Fresh Basil Polenta
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  1. Boil water in a 3 quart sauce pan. Add salt and gradually sprinkle in corn meal, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Once all cornmeal is in, reduce heat to low. Continue stirring with a wooden spoon. Stir in basil and continue cooking and stirring for 10 minutes. Polenta should be thick, but still smooth. Transfer polenta to a lightly greased, 8 x 8 inch oven dish. Cool in refrigerator for 20 minutes, or longer if more convenient. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, cover and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in peppers and garlic. Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes. Stir in beans and salt. Cover and keep beans warm over low heat until ready to serve. Preheat oven to broil. Remove polenta from refrigerator and cut into 4 equal squares. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet. Measure 2 tbsp olive oil into a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, brush olive oil onto polenta. Broil on top rack of oven for 5 minutes. Turn polenta over and brush with olive oil. Broil another 5 minutes. Serve immediately topped with sauted onion, peppers and beans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 615.27 Kcal (2576 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.29g 19%
Sodium 159.39mg 7%
Potassium 1700.32mg 36%
Total Carbs 101.31g 34%
Sugars 5.48g 22%
Dietary Fiber 20.18g 81%
Protein 26.85g 54%
Vitamin C 62.5mg 104%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 31.5mg 175%
Calcium 166.9mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.23 Kcal (562 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.68g 19%
Sodium 34.77mg 7%
Potassium 370.96mg 36%
Total Carbs 22.1g 34%
Sugars 1.2g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 81%
Protein 5.86g 54%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 104%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 6.9mg 175%
Calcium 36.4mg 17%

* 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

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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