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Polenta Creamy Good and Almost No Stir Recipe

Polenta Creamy Good and Almost No Stir Recipe

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Ingredients:

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7 1/2 cups water
2 tsp salt ( i used 1/2 the recipe called for 1 1/2)
1 pinch baking soda
1 1/2 cups coarse ground cornmeal
2 tbsp butter (i used smart balance) or 2 tbsp smart balance omega plus (i used smart balance)
4 oz parmesan cheese, 2 cups grated
black pepper
1 scallion, sliced (optional)
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced (optional)

Directions:

Bring water to boil in a heavy bottom 4 quart pan over medium high heat.
Stir in salt, and baking soda. Slowly pour cornmeal into the water in a steady stream stirring with a wooden spoon.
Bring to a boil stirring consistently for 1 minute.
Reduce to the very lowest heat possible and cover.
After 5 minutes whisk polenta to smooth out any lumps for 15 seconds,scraping down sides and bottom of pan. Cover and continue to cook without stirring until grains are tender but slightly al dente. About 25 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.
Stir in scallions and chipotle if using.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	228.61 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.7g	16%
Cholesterol	27.64mg	9%
Sodium	1147.23mg	48%
Potassium	119.36mg	3%
Total Carbs	24.58g	8%
Sugars	0.54g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	9.89g	20%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	246.1mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.66 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	16%
Cholesterol	7.7mg	9%
Sodium	319.48mg	48%
Potassium	33.24mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.85g	8%
Sugars	0.15g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	10%
Protein	2.75g	20%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	68.5mg	25%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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