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Herbed Polenta |
Ingredients: * Olive oil cooking spray * 2 green onions and tops, sliced * 1 clove garlic, minced * 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves * 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable, or chicken broth * 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal * 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute onions, garlic, and basil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling; gradually stir in cornmeal and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. 2. Pour polenta into lightly greased 8-inch cake pan; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, lightly covered, until polenta is firm, 3 to 4 hours. 3. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cut polenta into wedges; cook in skillet over medium heat until browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Makes 4-5 Servings Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Calories: 124 Protein: 2.5 g Sodium: 309 mg Cholesterol: 0 mg Fat: 1.3 g Carbohydrates: 22.4 g Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat |