Basic Cheese Polenta

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
  3. Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

224 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.7g 27% DV
Total Fat 3.1g 4% DV
Carbs 35.2g 13% DV
Fiber 3.3g 12% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9997mg 100% DV
Potassium 287mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Calcium 229.5mg 18% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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