Spinach, Tomato and Roasted Garlic Polenta Recipe

Ingredients

Servings: 8

1 quart chicken stock

1 cup cornmeal, yellow or white

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Pinch white pepper

1 tsp olive oil

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup tomato, small dice

1 tbsp roasted garlic, minced

Exchanges/Choices:

1 Starch

Calories 95

Calories from Fat 20

Fat 2.5g

Saturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 80mg

Carbohydrate 15g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugar 1g

Protein 4g

Bring chicken stock a a simmer. In a slow, steady stream, add cornmeal and stir to incorporate. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, stirring often.
Continue to cook for 25-30 minutes or until polenta is fully cooked and creamy in texture. If needed, add more chicken stock to adjust consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese and add white pepper to taste.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tsp olive oil. Saute spinach until just wilted, reserve.
Fold the sauteed spinach, tomato and roasted garlic into the polenta mixture. Serve immediately.

Fun Facts / Cooking Tips
	Looking for low-fat, low-calories diabetic vegetable recipes? This yummy and healthy polenta dish is just what you are looking for.

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