Polenta Half-Moons with Whipped Goat Cheese (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Polenta Half-Moons with Whipped Goat Cheese (Giada De Laurentiis)
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  1. Cook's Note: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the pine nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, 6-8 minutes. Cool completely before using.
  2. For the polenta: Preheat the broiler. Bring 3 cups water and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the polenta and continue to stir until the polenta is thick, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the polenta to a sheet of parchment paper. Roll the polenta into a 2 1/2-diameter log. Refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes.
  3. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Slice the polenta into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Cut each slice of polenta in half to make half-moon shapes and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Broil until the cheese is golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. For the goat cheese: Beat the goat cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 minute. Stir in the pine nuts.
  5. Using two spoons to measure, place 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon-size dollops of the goat cheese mixture on top of the polenta slices and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 259.65 Kcal (1087 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.23g 30%
Cholesterol 31.59mg 11%
Sodium 565.25mg 24%
Potassium 81.62mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.12g 5%
Sugars 0.62g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 8.66g 17%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 215.9mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 322.53 Kcal (1350 kJ)
Calories from fat 215 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.89g 30%
Cholesterol 39.24mg 11%
Sodium 702.14mg 24%
Potassium 101.39mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.54g 5%
Sugars 0.77g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 6%
Protein 10.76g 17%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 1mg 26%
Iron 1mg 4%
Calcium 268.2mg 22%

* 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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