Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] WW Polenta with Baby Spinach - 4 pts

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] WW Polenta with Baby Spinach - 4 pts - 31g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber

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WW Polenta with Baby Spinach - 4 pts

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
LowFat (Less than 15%) Veggie

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 1/2 cups fat-free broth
1 cup uncooked cornmeal -- in the form of instant polenta
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups spinach -- baby leaves, stems removed, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -- Parmigiano Reggiano recommended
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Heat broth to boiling over high heat in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed pot. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps; stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg and spinach.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes; stir in cheese and milk. Simmer until cheese melts, about 1 minute; serve immediately. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Notes: Feel free to add more or less broth to this recipe depending on how thick you like your polenta. Serve the polenta as soon as it thickens to maintain its creaminess.

Chopped, cooked and drained broccoli makes a delicious alternative to the spinach.

Serves 4
Prep time: 8 mins
Cooking time: 12 mins

Celebrate spring with fresh baby greens. We paired them with creamy polenta and freshly grated parmesan cheese for a sure-fire winner.

Description:
"4 pts"
Cuisine:
"Italian"
Source:
"Weight Watchers International"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"June 2011"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 204 Calories; 4g Fat (14.5% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 8mg Cholesterol; 945mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 435 0 0 0 0 0 0