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Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish (makes 8 servings) |
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cherry tomatoes
- Low fat cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup shallots, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 cup dry polenta
- 1/2 cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
- Spray a shallow roasting pan with low fat cooking spray.
- Cut slits at bottom of each cherry tomato then place stem-side down in roasting pan. Bake at 425º F for about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375º and continue to bake for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil and let stand for about 10-15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add white wine, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.
- Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, cover and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, add milk and water and bring to a boil then remove from heat.
- Gradually add dry polenta while stirring constantly with a whisk. Cover and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until polenta reaches a thick consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Pass the tomato relish and Parmesan shavings at the table.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (229 g) Servings Per Recipe: 8 |
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Amount per serving |
| Calories |
184 |
| Calories from fat |
44 |
| Total Fat |
5 g |
| Saturated Fat |
2 g |
| Cholesterol |
7 mg |
| Sodium |
596 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates |
25 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
3 g |
| Sugars |
2 g |
| Protein |
7 g |
| Vitamin A |
20% |
| Vitamin C |
35% |
| Calcium |
15% |
| Iron |
8% | | |
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