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Polenta

SUBMITTED BY: IDAJ 

"Simple directions on how to cook plain polenta. There are many options for polenta once it is cooked: you can mix in fresh herbs and cheeses, bake it, or fry it! Experiment and choose your favorite technique!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup polenta

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily, stirring constantly. Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan, and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board, let stand for a few minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by outnumbered 
This is the basic way to prepare polenta, which is cooked corn meal, I felt like giving it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by Cookies 
The instructions are not very clear and may confuse some people..."Polenta" is the finished... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by appia9 
I've made polenta all my life and have never had it take that long to cook -- usually only a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by amandad 
I love polenta! The only difference is my great aunt uses 2 cups cold water to every 1 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2003 by Kathleen 
I really enjoyed the home-made polenta I made with this recipe! I cut it into chunks about 2"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by KITLA 
Hey! It works! Cool! I added chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a little of their oil, let it cool... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by DROBB 
Simple, yet very tasty. Using a gas cooktop, one needs only 15 minutes of stirring for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Ben 
I agree with italiangirl that this needs less water - you just need to cut the heat when you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by SOCCERPLAYR9999 
Very easy, but I only had to cook it for about 5 minutes until it was THICK. I used Quaker... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by Corrine L 
Easy and tasty. I was tired of rice, potatoes and pasta and now have a new carb side dish. Thanks MORE

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Nutritional Information
Polenta

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 147

  • Total Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 21mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3.3g

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