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Polenta is a delicious whole grain food made from yellow corn grits. Milled yellow corn products like corn grits are high in carotenoids, and are more accessible, as a result of the milling process. Polenta pairs well with many different flavors, although it is typically associated with northern Italian cuisine. Any type of corn grits can be used in this recipe (fine, medium, or coarse), but the cooking time will increase slightly for coarser grinds. If baked, polenta is great to top with additions like salsa or a medley of saut�ed vegetables.
Watch Food for Life instructor Katherine Lawrence make this dish
Directions
Makes 4 servings
4 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup yellow grits
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons chopped roasted garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs (such as parsley, thyme, sage, or
rosemary; optional)
Place the water in a 4-quart or larger saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the corn grits slowly while whisking continuously. Whisk for 1 to 2 minutes to prevent the mixture from lumping. Lower the heat, cover, and cook on the lowest setting for about 40 minutes, stirring often.
Use caution when removing the lid and stirring, as hot polenta can bubble up and splatter. If the polenta gets too thick, add a little more water or broth. If the liquid is heated before it is added, the polenta will cook faster (cold liquids will lower the polenta�s temperature and extend the cooking time). The polenta is ready when it is smooth and thick and the grains are tender.
Toward the end of the cooking time, whisk in the nutritional yeast and optional garlic and herbs. Add more salt if needed.
Serve soft-style, straight from the saucepan. Alternatively, spread the polenta in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or sheet pan and allow it to cool-about 20 minutes. Cooled polenta can be sliced, brushed with a little olive oil, and then baked in the oven or placed under a broiler until crispy.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Basic Polenta will keep for up to 4 days. When reheating soft-style polenta, thin it by whisking in a little vegetable broth or water.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1/4 of the recipe):
164 calories
1 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
5.2% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol
33.6 g carbohydrate
2.7 g fiber
0.7 g sugar
5.2 g protein
160 mg sodium
2.5 mg vitamin C
133 mcg beta-carotene
0.1 mg vitamin E
14 mg calcium
2.1 mg iron
Recipe from The Cancer Survivor's Guide
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