Soft Polenta Recipe

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Soft Polenta
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Directions:

  1. Bring 3 cups water to a full boil in a heavy pot. Simmer the remaining water close by.
  2. Add the salt and rapidly stir the water with a whisk, creating a vortex. Continuing to stir constantly, add the polenta in a thin stream into the vortex.
  3. Continue to stir after all the polenta has been added, then lower the heat to a simmer rather than a boil.
  4. As the polenta thickens, replace the whisk with a long-handled wooden spoon.
  5. Add the 1 cup of remaining water and continue to stir. Break up any lumps with the back of the spoon pressed against the pot.
  6. Continue stirring the polenta, reaching to the bottom of the pot as necessary, until it gets thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
  7. Taste the polenta to test tenderness; add additional water if necessary. The polenta can take 15 to 60 minutes to cook properly, depending on its type.
  8. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the pepper and butter, then add the cheese.
  9. Remove from heat.
  10. If serving immediately, pour onto a large platter or into a bowl or individual dishes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 112.43 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.34g 10%
Cholesterol 15.64mg 5%
Sodium 303.15mg 13%
Potassium 30.28mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.74g 4%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 1.46g 3%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Calcium 51.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 38.27 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.16g 10%
Cholesterol 5.32mg 5%
Sodium 103.19mg 13%
Potassium 10.31mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.34g 4%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 5%
Protein 0.5g 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 29%
Calcium 17.6mg 5%

* 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

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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