Polenta with Garlicky Greens Recipe

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Polenta with Garlicky Greens
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Ingredients
7
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Nutrition
1881
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To prepare Polenta: Pour 8 cups of water into a saucepan and bring to boil. Add 2 tsp of salt and lower the heat to medium. Whisk in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream. This should take almost 1 min. Make sure to whisk the cornmeal continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking as the cornmeal comes back to a boil. Simmer, whisking contantly, until the polenta starts to thicken, 1 to 2 mins. Reduce the heat until the polenta is at the bearest simmer. Cover the pot and cook very slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon every 10 mins or so, until the cornmeal loses its raw flavor, 35-40 mins.
  2. To prepare the Greens: While the polenta is cooking, remove and discard the stems from the chard and spinach. Tear leaves into small pieces. Wash the leaves in a large bowl of cold water to get rid of any dirt. Shake the leaves to remove excess water, but do not dry them. Set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 mins. Stir in the garlic and cook until golden, about 2 mins. Add the greens to the pain. Stir to coat the leaves with oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, until the greens are tender, 5-7 mins. Remove the cover and simmer until some of the liquid evaportates, 2-3 mins. The greens should be moist, but not swimming in liquid. When the polenta has finished cooking, stir in the butter and add more salt if needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1881.07 Kcal (7876 kJ)
Calories from fat 828.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.09g 142%
Cholesterol 61.06mg 20%
Sodium 638.96mg 27%
Potassium 4896.86mg 104%
Total Carbs 240.83g 80%
Sugars 11.42g 46%
Dietary Fiber 35.45g 142%
Protein 43.49g 87%
Vitamin C 211.5mg 352%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 28.1mg 156%
Calcium 778.1mg 78%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.51 Kcal (630 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.37g 142%
Cholesterol 4.89mg 20%
Sodium 51.13mg 27%
Potassium 391.81mg 104%
Total Carbs 19.27g 80%
Sugars 0.91g 46%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 142%
Protein 3.48g 87%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 352%
Iron 2.2mg 156%
Calcium 62.3mg 78%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 44.5
    Points
  • 51
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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