Creamy Polenta (microwave Or Stove)
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Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 6 ingredients
- 2 1/2 c Water
- 1/2 c Yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ts Olive oil
- 1/8 ts Black pepper
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Stir together the water, cornmeal, and salt in a microwave-safe 1-quart measure. Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH for 5 minutes. Whisk well. Cover with waxed paper. Microcook on HIGH for an additional 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan, oil, and pepper; whisk until smooth. Spoon onto plates to serve.
- STOVE: Place water, salt, and oil in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to boiling. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal. Boil gently, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and pepper.
- Makes 4 servings.
- Nutrient Value per Serving:
- 85 Calories; 2 g Protein; 14 g Carbohydrate; 2 g Fat; 321 mg sodium; 2 mg Cholesterol Exchanges: 3/4 starch/bread; 1/2 fat
- [FAMILY CIRCLE; Oct 16, 1990]
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Whisk
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Grater
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Wooden spoon