Polenta with Fontina and Spinach |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Fontina is one of the great cheeses of Italy. It has a mild, creamy flavor and melts well, making it super-versatile. You can use almost any cheese in this side dish, though; try Parmesan for a sharper, nutty flavor. Ingredients:
olive oil-flavored cooking spray |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3 cups chopped spinach (about 3 1/2 ounces) |
2 cups water |
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 cup polenta |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fontina or parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
2. Combine water and broth in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in spinach mixture, salt, and pepper.
3. Spoon polenta mixture evenly into a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Press plastic wrap onto surface of polenta; chill 2 hours or until firm.
4. Preheat oven to 400°.
5. Remove polenta from pan; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over polenta. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Cut polenta into wedges, using a sharp knife. Serve immediately.
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