Roasted Buckwheat Polenta With Sage Cream Sauce Recipe

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Roasted Buckwheat Polenta With Sage Cream Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Use a heavy skillet to toast the buckwheat groats, over medium heat, until they are lightly toasted (stir occasionally), about 12 minutes; remove from heat and set aside so they cool.
  2. Once they are completely cooled, grind them, using a coarse setting, for form grits (they'll have the consistency of corn meal).
  3. Simmer the potato in water until fork tender, about 25 minutes; remove the potato, but keep the water simmering in the pot.
  4. Peel and mash the potato with a fork, then return to the pot of simmering water.
  5. Add the ground buckwheat grits to the pot along with 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture becomes very thick, about 15 minutes (if it gets too thick, add a little water; also if it gets done before the sauce, remove from heat and cover).
  6. Meanwhile, saute the leeks, in the butter, in a large skillet, until softened; reduce heat and add a pinch of salt, then cover and cook until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  7. Stir in the cream, sage, and a few grinds of pepper; gently simmer until the cream reduces and thickens to a sauce-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
  8. Stir the grated cheese into the polenta.
  9. Serve the polenta in a shallow bowl, spoon the sauce on top, and garnish with more grated cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 168.55 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.35g 16%
Cholesterol 33.47mg 11%
Sodium 21.56mg 1%
Potassium 182.5mg 4%
Total Carbs 17.5g 6%
Sugars 2.23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.43g 10%
Protein 3.33g 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.59 Kcal (346 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.07g 16%
Cholesterol 16.4mg 11%
Sodium 10.56mg 1%
Potassium 89.42mg 4%
Total Carbs 8.57g 6%
Sugars 1.09g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 10%
Protein 1.63g 7%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 29.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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