Polenta Steaks With Asparagus Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata Recipe

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Polenta Steaks With Asparagus Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes and Burrata
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
288
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish, and set it aside.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, bring the water and milk to a boil. Add the polenta in a gentle stream, whisking as you pour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to whisk the polenta until it has thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the butter and salt, and continue to whisk until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Pour the polenta into the prepared baking dish, and smooth it with a spatula to make an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450°F Cut the polenta into 12 rectangular “steaks,” and pat each one dry with a paper towel.
  4. Brush both sides of each polenta steak with olive oil. Place the steaks on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes without turning, until the tops have browned.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the pesto: Bring a pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus in two batches until bright green and just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Use tongs to transfer the asparagus to an ice bath, or put them in a colander and rinse under cold water. Drain.
  6. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Put 2 cups of the stalk pieces in a small food processor, reserving the tips. Add the mint, garlic, lemon juice, pine nuts, olive oil, and salt, and pulse. Add 1/3 cup water, and pulse until the mixture has the consistency of pesto. Mix in the Parmesan, and taste for seasoning.
  7. Place the reserved asparagus tips in a mixing bowl, and toss with the tomatoes, burrata, olive oil, and salt.
  8. To serve, place a warm polenta steak in the center of each plate, and top it with a generous dollop of pesto and a spoonful of the cherry tomato topping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.16 Kcal (1206 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.25g 22%
Cholesterol 12.47mg 4%
Sodium 1210.54mg 50%
Potassium 561.81mg 12%
Total Carbs 31.04g 10%
Sugars 10.26g 41%
Dietary Fiber 6.06g 24%
Protein 8.64g 17%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Vitamin A 2.2mg 72%
Iron 143.7mg 798%
Calcium 280mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.34 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 22%
Cholesterol 3.22mg 4%
Sodium 312.29mg 50%
Potassium 144.93mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.01g 10%
Sugars 2.65g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 24%
Protein 2.23g 17%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 72%
Iron 37.1mg 798%
Calcium 72.2mg 28%

* 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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