Pesto-Polenta Spoonbread

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Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2/3 cup pesto sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat over to 400.
  2. Place cornmeal and water together in a saucepan. Mix until well-blended, using a wooden spoon. Add salt. Heat this mixture until it come to a boil. Lower heat.
  3. Cook over a low flame for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent lumps. It will be very thick.
  4. Remove from the heat, and vigorously beat in the egg yolks. Stir in the Parmesan and pesto. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to come to room temperature.
  5. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold them into the first mixture and transfer to a well-buttered souffle dish. Place it in oven and lower heat to 375. Bake 35-40 minutes until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

390 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.2g 32% DV
Total Fat 13.2g 17% DV
Carbs 52.5g 19% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10207.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 498.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 69.5mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 343.5mg 26% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

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

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