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Simple Polenta With Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

Simple Polenta With Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

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Simple Polenta With Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

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Ingredients:

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6 cups water
salt
1 1/2 cups polenta (or evenly coarse
1 1/2 oz parmesan cheese, grated (about 3/4 cup)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into large chunks
ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pinch sugar
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and pepper
6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/3-in . cubes (about 1 cup)
2 tbsp fresh shredded basil leaves

Directions:

For the polenta:.
Bring water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pour the polenta into the water in a very slow stream from a measuring cup, while stirring in a circular motion with a wooden spoon. Make sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pot well.
Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Vigorously stir the polenta once every 5 minutes, making sure to scrape clean the bottom and corners of the pot.
Continue cooking until the polenta has lost its raw cornmeal taste and becomes soft and smooth, about 30 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the tomatoes and mozzarella:.
During the final 5 minute of cooking the polenta, heat the oil, garlic, pepper flakes and sugar in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and sizzling (about 1 min.).
Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they just begin to wilt, about 1 min.; season with salt and pepper to taste and set skillet off the heat.
Spoon the polenta into the individual serving bowls and top with the mozzarella.
Spoon the tomato mixture with any accumulated juices over the top of the served polenta, and sprinkle with basil before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.99 Kcal (1206 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.67g	21%
Cholesterol	11.34mg	4%
Sodium	374.65mg	16%
Potassium	379.66mg	8%
Total Carbs	26.48g	9%
Sugars	4.03g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.01g	16%
Protein	16.54g	33%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	421.2mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.3 Kcal (269 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.05g	21%
Cholesterol	2.53mg	4%
Sodium	83.65mg	16%
Potassium	84.77mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.91g	9%
Sugars	0.9g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	16%
Protein	3.69g	33%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	39%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	94mg	42%

* 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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