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Mexican Polenta Scramble
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 avocado, diced
1 pint(s) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
2 tablespoon(s) pepitas, toasted
4 poblanos or 2 green bell peppers, diced
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 bunch(es) scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, preferably sharp
16 ounce(s) tube prepared plain polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Directions:
1. To toast pepitas: Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, cumin and salt; cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes start to break down, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Crumble polenta slices into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Stir in scallions, cheese, cilantro and lime juice. Serve the scramble topped with diced avocado and toasted pepitas.
By RecipeOfHealth.com