Polenta With Leeks

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Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons butter
  • 3 large leeks
  • 2 1/4 cups water (or more)
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

  1. Wash leeks well. Thinly slice white and pale green parts only.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add leeks and stir. Cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add water, broth and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta.
  4. Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring almost constantly until thick.
  5. and creamy, about 35 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

405 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 28.4g 36% DV
Carbs 30.8g 11% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 448mg 19% DV
Potassium 308.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 80.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 97.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Calcium 419.5mg 32% DV
Iron 12.3mg 68% DV

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

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