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                        BLACK BEAN POLENTA/ NANCY

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Beans
                Vegetarian                       Tex-mex

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Dried black beans
   8       c            Water
   3       ts           Salt
   2       c            Polenta(coarse corn meal)
   3       c            Sliced Green Onion(2 bunch)
   4       c            Garlic jack cheese grated
   1       pt           Fresh salsa
   1       cn           Chopped green chilies(7 oz)

  Cook Beans..can be done day before, or quick soak and
  cook same day..refrigerate.
  
  In a large pot bring 8 cups water to a boil, add salt;
  add cornmeal slowly, stirring constantly.  Cook 20 min
  or until thick enough to leave sides of pan.  Mix in
  green onion and half of cheese. Pour half of this
  mixture into an 9"x13"  pan. Spread salsa over
  mixture, then black beans( drained), then chilies,
  then remaining cheese. Pour rest of polenta on top.
  Bake at 350 deg for 20 min..let cool before cutting
  into servings. reheat if necessary before serving.
  
  this is very good and filling..makes 8 very generous
  servings. from Nancy Possehl( tested 7/4/92)
 


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