Plenty Good Polenta

Cook: 25 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

Creamy, comforting polenta with rich butter or olive oil, perfect as a side dish or base for various meals, appealing to those who enjoy hearty, flavorful grains.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Slowly add polenta to boiling, salted water, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  2. Cook on top of double boiler, stirring frequently, for approximately 25 minutes.
  3. Blend in butter or olive oil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

225 kcal 11% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690mg 100% DV
Potassium 2mg
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 8.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.1mg
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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