Polenta Florentine

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with seasonings (italian)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Spray a 2 quart oven-proof casserole with non-stick spray.
  3. Combine broth, water, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cornmeal, and butter in the casserole; stir well.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, defrost spinach and thoroughly squeeze dry. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Drain tomatoes.
  6. Remove polenta from oven. Add spinach, tomatoes, ricotta, and parmesan; stir well.
  7. Return to oven and bake for 5 more minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

553 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.5g 35% DV
Total Fat 34.1g 44% DV
Carbs 45g 16% DV
Fiber 4.1g 14% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10280mg 100% DV
Potassium 560.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 92.8mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 187mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 34.7mg 39% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 300.3mg 23% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % 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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