Weight Loss Recipes - Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish


Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish
(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:Nutrition Facts for Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish
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6 cups cherry tomatoes

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Low fat cooking spray

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1 tablespoon olive oil

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1/4 cup shallots, sliced

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1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

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3/4 cup dry white wine

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1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

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2 cups 1% low-fat milk

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1 cup dry polenta

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1/2 cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1.

Preheat oven to 425º F.

2.

Spray a shallow roasting pan with low fat cooking spray.

3.

Cut slits at bottom of each cherry tomato then place stem-side down in roasting pan. Bake at 425º F for about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375º and continue to bake for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil and let stand for about 10-15 minutes.

4.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

5.

Add white wine, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer 5 minutes.

6.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.

7.

Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, cover and set aside.

8.

In a large saucepan, add milk and water and bring to a boil then remove from heat.

9.

Gradually add dry polenta while stirring constantly with a whisk. Cover and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.

10.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until polenta reaches a thick consistency, stirring occasionally.

11.

Pass the tomato relish and Parmesan shavings at the table.


TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (220 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount per serving
Calories184
Calories from fat44
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol7 mg
Sodium596 mg
Total Carbohydrates25 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugars2 g
Protein7 g
Vitamin A20%
Vitamin C35%
Calcium15%
Iron8%

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