Soft Polenta With Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tsp butter
3 large leeks, white and pale green parts only,thinly sliced
2 1/4 cups water (or more )
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 cup polenta
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add leeks, stir to coat and cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring now and then.
Add water, broth and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta.
Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring frequently until thick and creamy, about 35 minutes.
Thin with more water as needed.
Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese.
Season.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	198.95 Kcal (833 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.86g	9%
Cholesterol	14.89mg	5%
Sodium	464.12mg	19%
Potassium	272.55mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.63g	10%
Sugars	2.75g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.12g	12%
Protein	7.48g	15%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	41%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	184.5mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.88 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.5g	9%
Cholesterol	3.81mg	5%
Sodium	118.69mg	19%
Potassium	69.7mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.32g	10%
Sugars	0.7g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	12%
Protein	1.91g	15%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	41%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	47.2mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

3.8

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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