Fried Polenta (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups basic polenta , recipe follows
  • 1 cup purchased marinara sauce

Directions:

  1. Lightly oil an 11 by 7-inch baking dish. Transfer the hot polenta to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to 3/4-inch thick. Refrigerate until cold and firm, about 2 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  3. Cut the polenta into 2 by 1-inch pieces. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the polenta pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the polenta pieces to paper towels and drain. Place the polenta pieces on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batches.
  4. Transfer the polenta pieces to a serving platter. Sprinkle the polenta with the Parmesan cheese and salt. Serve, passing the marinara sauce alongside.
  5. Basic Polenta:
  6. 6 cups water
  7. 2 teaspoons salt
  8. 1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
  9. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  10. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens and the cornmeal is tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, and stir until melted.
  11. Yield: 6 servings
  12. Prep Time: 5 minutes
  13. Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.98 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.4g 24%
Cholesterol 0.73mg 0%
Sodium 30.49mg 1%
Potassium 16.66mg 0%
Total Carbs 7.6g 3%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 1.03g 2%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Calcium 21.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 433.81 Kcal (1816 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.07g 24%
Cholesterol 1.86mg 0%
Sodium 77.35mg 1%
Potassium 42.26mg 0%
Total Carbs 19.29g 3%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 3%
Protein 2.6g 2%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 16%
Calcium 53.5mg 2%

* 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

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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