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Polenta With Garlicky Greens- Recipe

Polenta With Garlicky Greens- Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 bunches swiss chard ( about 3 1/2 lb) or 2 bunches bok choy
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups milk (skim will make this more nutritious)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted and chopped ( pignoli)

Directions:

Cut off and discard bottom 3 inches of Swiss-chard stems.
Cut remaining stems into 1/2-inch slices; coarsely chop leaves.
Rinse and dry stems and leaves separately; place in separate bowls.
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper over medium heat about 2 minutes or until garlic is lightly golden, stirring constantly.
Increase heat to medium-high; add sliced chard stems to skillet and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add chard leaves and 1/2 teaspoons.
Salt, stirring until leaves wilt; stir in 1/3 cup water.
Cover skillet and simmer 5 minutes or until stems and leaves are tender; stir in raisins and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare polenta in microwave oven: In 4-quart microwave-safe bowl or casserole, combine cornmeal, 3/4 teaspoons salt, milk, and 4 1/2 ups water.
Cover and cook on High 12 to 15 minutes, until thickened, stirring once.
To serve, stir Parmesan into polenta.
Spoon polenta on a platter; top with Swiss-chard mixture and sprinkle with pine nuts.
Serve with additional Parmesan to sprinkle over each serving if you like.
Makes 4 main dish servings.
Note: If you like, polenta can be prepared on top of stove: In 4-quart saucepan, stir 1 teaspoons salt with 2 cups cold milk.
Gradually whisk in cornmeal until blended,then whisk in 4 1/2 cups boiling water.
Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	373.14 Kcal (1562 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.51g	12%
Cholesterol	4.65mg	2%
Sodium	1679.28mg	70%
Potassium	1928.56mg	41%
Total Carbs	66.6g	22%
Sugars	16.77g	67%
Dietary Fiber	11.68g	47%
Protein	16.96g	34%
Vitamin C	120.3mg	201%
Iron	9.7mg	54%
Calcium	392.6mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.48 Kcal (266 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.28g	12%
Cholesterol	0.79mg	2%
Sodium	285.69mg	70%
Potassium	328.1mg	41%
Total Carbs	11.33g	22%
Sugars	2.85g	67%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	47%
Protein	2.89g	34%
Vitamin C	20.5mg	201%
Iron	1.7mg	54%
Calcium	66.8mg	39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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