Italian Polenta Recipe

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Italian Polenta
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Directions:

  1. 1. Heat oil in large saucepan and add garlic and onion, stirring until onion becomes translucent and garlic is nicely browned, about 6 minutes.
  2. 2. Add canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, italian seasonings and oregano.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer on low-med heat for about a half hour to let all the seasonings meld together.
  4. 4. While tomato mixture simmers, bring 3 cups of water to a boil with the 2 bouillon cubes.
  5. 5. Mix together 1 cup cornmeal and 1 cup cold water and pour into boiling water. Stir constantly until it returns to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally until thick. (The thickness is up to you. Cook until desire consistency.).
  6. 6. Add the Parmesan cheese and butter and stir into polenta.
  7. 7. To serve, place about 1/2-3/4 cup of polenta on plate and place 3/4 cup or so of tomato mixture on top. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 151.25 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.62g 12%
Cholesterol 6.38mg 2%
Sodium 498.02mg 21%
Potassium 118.41mg 3%
Total Carbs 18.67g 6%
Sugars 1.43g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 7%
Protein 3.01g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 74.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.61 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.56g 12%
Cholesterol 2.98mg 2%
Sodium 232.51mg 21%
Potassium 55.28mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.72g 6%
Sugars 0.67g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 7%
Protein 1.4g 6%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 34.7mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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