Mexican-Style Chili With Polenta Squares Recipe

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Mexican-Style Chili With Polenta Squares
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  1. Coat a 9 square baking pan with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil with salt. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 cup water and cornmeal. Gradually stir into boiling water until mixture has thickened, about 1 minute. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Place in refrigerator to firm up, at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add beans with their liquid, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin; stir to combine. Bring slowly to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove polenta from the refrigerator and cut into 16 squares. Coat a large griddle or frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot. Add polenta squares, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning, until lightly browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total.
  5. To serve, spoon chili into 8 individual bowls. Top each bowl with 2 polenta squares and sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.96 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.31g 10%
Cholesterol 13.44mg 4%
Sodium 377.99mg 16%
Potassium 248.2mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.33g 8%
Sugars 3.57g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.28g 13%
Protein 6.24g 12%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 148.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.09 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.14g 10%
Cholesterol 6.69mg 4%
Sodium 188.13mg 16%
Potassium 123.53mg 5%
Total Carbs 11.61g 8%
Sugars 1.78g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 13%
Protein 3.11g 12%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 74.1mg 15%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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