Creamy Polenta with Cheese
Creamy Polenta
Polenta, a mush made from cornmeal, is an Italian favorite.
It’s delicious served plain as a side dish or topped with a
favorite tomato sauce. You can also use it as a base ingredient
in casseroles instead of noodles. If you add other ingredients
to the polenta, be sure to include the appropriate exchanges.
Number of Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1/2 cup
2 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Combine the broth and cornmeal in a medium saucepan. Bring
to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer
over low heat until thickened but creamy, about 12 to 15
minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking. Taste and add salt,
if desired.
2. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 1/2 Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
Calories from Fat 24
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 428 mg
Total Carbohydrate 14 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 5 g
From "ADA Cookbooks" American Diabetes Association