Polenta Hearts (Paula Deen) Recipe

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Polenta Hearts (Paula Deen)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 quart hot water
  • 1/3 cup polenta cornmeal (aka instant polenta)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt to taste and return to a rapid boil. Slowly whisk the polenta and stir for approximately 5 minutes. Stir in butter.
  3. Spray an oven dish or sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour polenta into dish and spread evenly to make a 1/2-inch layer. Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour. Punch out heart shapes with the cookie cutter and set aside.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil and sear polenta hearts until golden on both sides and heated throughout.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.1 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.49g 21%
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6%
Sodium 5.51mg 0%
Potassium 1.7mg 0%
Total Carbs 6.93g 2%
Sugars 1.49g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 3%
Protein 2.79g 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 124.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.76 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.99g 21%
Cholesterol 6.11mg 6%
Sodium 2.04mg 0%
Potassium 0.63mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.56g 2%
Sugars 0.55g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 3%
Protein 1.03g 6%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 46mg 12%

* 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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