Polenta with Browned Butter and Mushroom Sauce Recipe

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Polenta with Browned Butter and Mushroom Sauce
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  1. Combine 4 cups water and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and cook 8 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter; stir until butter melts. Keep warm.
  2. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add chopped shallots to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add cremini mushrooms to pan; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Combine chicken broth, juice, and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Stir broth mixture into mushroom mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons chives.
  3. Place about 1/3 cup polenta in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with about 1/4 cup mushroom mixture. Sprinkle each serving with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 110.29 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.62g 7%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 4%
Sodium 260.72mg 11%
Potassium 137.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.83g 4%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 5.61g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 63.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.3 Kcal (223 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.23g 7%
Cholesterol 5.53mg 4%
Sodium 125.99mg 11%
Potassium 66.48mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.72g 4%
Sugars 0.66g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 4%
Protein 2.71g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 21%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 30.7mg 6%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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