Polenta

Recipesfull introduces to you: Diabetic Recipes. (Polenta). Simple directions on how to cook plain polenta. There are many options for polenta once it is cooked: you can mix in fresh herbs and cheeses, bake it, or fry it! Experiment and choose your favorite technique!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Polenta

Ingredients

3 cups water

1 cup polenta

Grown-Up Dole Whip

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Pour in polenta steadily stirring constantly. Continue to stir until polenta is thickened. It should come away from sides of the pan and be able to support a spoon. This can take anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes. Pour polenta onto a wooden cutting board let stand for a few minutes.

Nutritional Information

Polenta

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 110.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 23.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 1.1g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 65.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Folate: 7.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 1.8mg

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 38.7mg 14%

Potassium: 87.5mg 3%

Sodium: 10.7mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 9.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.