Palento

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min

Palento is a hearty, savory dish combining fresh vegetables and chicken broth with cornmeal, baked to a golden brown. Its comforting flavors make it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying texture and rich taste that appeals to both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

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Ingredients

  • celery
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • chicken broth
  • corn meal (self-rising)

Instructions

  1. Cut the celery, onions, and bell peppers as desired.
  2. Add all ingredients except corn meal to chicken broth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil; then remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the corn meal until well combined.
  5. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350°F until browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

171 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 3.8g 5% DV
Carbs 32.2g 12% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 13.7g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 480.8mg 21% DV
Potassium 124mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 181.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 14mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 20.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

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

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