Polenta With Creamy Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (10 oz) bags fresh spinach
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 cups 1% low-fat milk or 2 cups soymilk
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 -3 oz gorgonzola, crumbled (optional)
1 medium tomato , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3/4 cup)
1 1/3 cups instant polenta (5- minute)
4 cups water
1 1/2 tsp salt
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Fill large bowl with water.
Add spinach, removing any large stems if desired; pat down to remove any dirt.
Transfer leaves to large pot in batches.
Place pot over high heat, cover and cook until spinach is just wilted, about 5 minutes.
Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
Squeeze to remove excess moisture.
Coarsely chop spinach and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat.
Add onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, cornstarch, flour and salt.
Increase heat to medium and gradually whisk milk mixture into onion.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is steaming hot and thick, 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Stir in tomato and spinachm, and Gorgonzola if desired, and then cover to keep warm.
Polenta: Prepare polenta according to package directions, using 4 cups water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
Spoon polenta into shallow bowls, and top with spinach mixture.
Sprinkle with pepper, serve, and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	295.83 Kcal (1239 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.32g	13%
Cholesterol	19.39mg	6%
Sodium	1978.14mg	82%
Potassium	495.29mg	11%
Total Carbs	43.64g	15%
Sugars	8.8g	35%
Dietary Fiber	3.91g	16%
Protein	11.26g	23%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	18%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	58%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	337.4mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	53.45 Kcal (224 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	13%
Cholesterol	3.5mg	6%
Sodium	357.4mg	82%
Potassium	89.49mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.88g	15%
Sugars	1.59g	35%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	16%
Protein	2.04g	23%
Vitamin C	2mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	58%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	61mg	34%

* 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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