Jefferson's Polenta With Garden-Fresh Vegetables Recipe

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Jefferson's Polenta With Garden-Fresh Vegetables
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Directions:

  1. 30 -45Bring salted water to a boil. Slowly add cornmeal, whisking continuously.
  2. When all cornmeal is added, reduce heat to low and continue whisking to remove any lumps. Continue cooking while stirring with spoon, adding 1/2 cup fontina cheese, for about 25 minutes, or until mixture is thick.
  3. Line 9-inch loaf pan with wax paper and lightly butter paper. Scoop cornmeal into pan and set aside to firm.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F Butter ovenproof baking dish.
  5. Cut polenta into slices and place slices in overlapping layers in dish, dotting with butter and sprinkling with cheese. Reserve cheese to sprinkle over top.
  6. Bake polenta until cheeses melt and polenta forms crust, 10 to 15 minutes. For final browning, place baking dish under broiler and cook until cheeses turn golden. Remove and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 450.85 Kcal (1888 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.73g 41%
Cholesterol 80.53mg 27%
Sodium 855.31mg 36%
Potassium 171.38mg 4%
Total Carbs 32.97g 11%
Sugars 1.32g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 11%
Protein 21.43g 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 463.6mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 415.21 Kcal (1738 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.62g 41%
Cholesterol 74.16mg 27%
Sodium 787.7mg 36%
Potassium 157.84mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.37g 11%
Sugars 1.21g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 11%
Protein 19.73g 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 426.9mg 46%

* 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

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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