Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Polenta Triangles

Thursday, October 17, 2013

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Polenta Triangles - 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber

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Polenta Triangles

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs
LowFat (Less than 30%) Veggie

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup yellow corn grits
1 1/2 cups chicken broth -- divided
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese -- (2 ounces)
1 red bell pepper -- roasted, peeled and finely chopped
Non-stick cooking spray

Combine grits and 1/2 cup broth; mix well and set aside. Pour remaining 1
cup broth into heavy, large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add garlic and
moistened grits; mix well and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover
and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat; add feta cheese. Stir until cheese
is completely melted. Add red pepper; mix well.

Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Spoon grits mixture into
prepared pan. Press grits evenly into pan with wet fingertips. Refrigerate
until cold.

Preheat broiler. Turn polenta out onto cutting board and cut into 2-inch
squares. Cut each square diagonally into 2 triangles. Spray baking sheet
with cooking spray. Place polenta triangles on prepared baking sheet and
spray tops lightly with cooking spray. Place under broiler until lightly
browned and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh
oregano and chives if desired.

Serves 8, as starter

Per serving: Cals 62 (29% fat cals); Protein 3g; Fat 2g; Carbs 9g; Sodium
142g; Exchanges 1 starch/Bread

Cuisine:
"Mediterranean"
Source:
"Diabetic Gourmet"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Sept 2013"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 73 Calories; 2g Fat (29.7% calories
from fat); 3g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 8mg
Cholesterol; 248mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0
Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 688 0 0 0 0 0