Savory Polenta (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Savory Polenta (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large, oven-safe saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and salt and sweat until the onions begin to turn translucent, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure the garlic does not burn.
  3. Turn the heat up to high, add the chicken stock, bring to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal while continually whisking. Once you have added all of the cornmeal, cover the pot and place it in the oven. Cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring every
  4. 10 minutes to prevent lumps. Once the mixture is creamy, remove from the oven and add the butter, salt, and pepper. Once they are incorporated, gradually add the Parmesan.
  5. Serve as is, or pour the polenta into 9 by 13-inch cake pan lined with parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
  6. Once set, turn the polenta out onto a cutting board and cut into squares, rounds, or triangles. Brush each side with olive oil and saute in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, or grill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 410.74 Kcal (1720 kJ)
Calories from fat 210.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.38g 36%
Cholesterol 42.57mg 14%
Sodium 1368.25mg 57%
Potassium 411.52mg 9%
Total Carbs 36.94g 12%
Sugars 6.46g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Protein 15.54g 31%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 179mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.32 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.96g 36%
Cholesterol 12.68mg 14%
Sodium 407.46mg 57%
Potassium 122.55mg 9%
Total Carbs 11g 12%
Sugars 1.92g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 11%
Protein 4.63g 31%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 53.3mg 18%

* 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

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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