World's Best Polenta Recipe

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World's Best Polenta
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the water, milk, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper in a heavy saucepan and bring it to a boil.
  2. Gradually whisk in the polenta.
  3. Allow the polenta to come up to a boil, whisking intermittently.
  4. Lower the heat to low and allow the polenta to cook, uncovered, for 30 - 45 minutes.
  5. If the mixture starts to get too thick, add up to 1/2 cup of milk.
  6. When the polenta is nice thick, smooth and creamy, add the butter and cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Remove the polenta from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.73 Kcal (2268 kJ)
Calories from fat 282.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.36g 48%
Cholesterol 90.63mg 30%
Sodium 1587.28mg 66%
Potassium 457.89mg 10%
Total Carbs 43.49g 14%
Sugars 10.82g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.05g 12%
Protein 21.35g 43%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 70%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 674.3mg 67%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.7 Kcal (388 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.37g 48%
Cholesterol 15.51mg 30%
Sodium 271.61mg 66%
Potassium 78.35mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.44g 14%
Sugars 1.85g 43%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 12%
Protein 3.65g 43%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 70%
Calcium 115.4mg 67%

* 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

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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