Jalapeno-Jack Polenta Cakes With Cilantro Corn Salsa Recipe

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Jalapeno-Jack Polenta Cakes With Cilantro Corn Salsa
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
326
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Slowly add the cornmeal while stirring constantly (important to avoid lumps).
  2. Reduce heat to simmer and continue to stir the mixture for 20 minutes or until the polenta is thick enough to hold a wooden spoon upright.
  3. Add jalepeno, cheese, salt and pepper to polenta and stir well to combine.
  4. Pour polenta in an oiled dish or pan and refrigerate until firm (about 1 hour but this will vary).
  5. While polenta cools, prepare salsa by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper if desired.
  6. Remove cooled polenta from fridge and turn out onto cutting board.
  7. Cut into 8 servings and place on an oiled baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray or lighlty brush with oil.
  8. Place polenta in a 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Place 2 servings on each plate and top with salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 325.85 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.81g 23%
Cholesterol 39.48mg 13%
Sodium 257.15mg 11%
Potassium 368.6mg 8%
Total Carbs 34.29g 11%
Sugars 3.62g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.83g 15%
Protein 14.93g 30%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 363.7mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.53 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.62g 23%
Cholesterol 12.3mg 13%
Sodium 80.13mg 11%
Potassium 114.85mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.68g 11%
Sugars 1.13g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 15%
Protein 4.65g 30%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 113.3mg 36%

* 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

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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