Creamy Polenta Recipe

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Creamy Polenta
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Ingredients:

  • 4 cups water , plus more as needed
  • 4 cups milk , plus more as needed
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups polenta
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk and butter to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water and whisk in the polenta. Whisk constantly for 3 to 4 minutes to prevent lumps. Simmer for 45 minutes, partially covered and stirring every 10 minutes, until the polenta is thick, smooth, and creamy. Add the creme fraiche and Parmesan. Check for seasoning and adjust consistency by adding milk or water to the polenta. Polenta may be made up to 20 minutes ahead of time and kept covered until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 467.71 Kcal (1958 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.98g 32%
Cholesterol 45.01mg 15%
Sodium 1570.69mg 65%
Potassium 474.36mg 10%
Total Carbs 51.66g 17%
Sugars 12.96g 52%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 16.6g 33%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 82%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 551.3mg 55%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.32 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.2g 32%
Cholesterol 6.86mg 15%
Sodium 239.51mg 65%
Potassium 72.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.88g 17%
Sugars 1.98g 52%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 14%
Protein 2.53g 33%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 82%
Calcium 84.1mg 55%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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