*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   CREAMY POLENTA (MICROWAVE OR STOVE)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2   c            Water
     1/2   c            Yellow cornmeal
     1/2   ts           Salt
   2       tb           Grated Parmesan cheese
   1       t            Olive oil
     1/8   ts           Black pepper

  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]
  
  Posted by Fred Peters.
 


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