Recipe Details

Creamy Polenta

Delicious served plain as a side dish or topped with a favorite tomato sauce.

Name:	Amount:
low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth	2 cups
cornmeal	0.50 cup
salt	0.50 tsp
grated Parmesan cheese	0.25 cup

Combine the broth and cornmeal in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

Reduce the heat and simmer over low heat until thickened but creamy, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Stir often to prevent sticking.

Taste and add salt; if desired.

Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories 95

Calories from Fat 24

Total Fat 3g

Saturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 4mg

Sodium 428mg

Potassium n/a

Carbohydrates 14g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 0g

Protein 5g

Vitamin A n/a

Vitamin C n/a

Calcium n/a

Iron n/a

Folic Acid n/a

Dietary Exchange 1 Starch 1/2 Fat (Saturated) Total

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