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Polenta with Sautéed Spinach and Red Peppers

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Polenta with Sautéed Spinach and Red Peppers

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 236
pro 8 g
total fat 11 g
sat. fat 5 g
carb 28 g
fibre 5 g
chol 22 mg
sodium 717 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 19
iron 28
vit A 91
vit C 128
folate 64

You can substitute Swiss chard for the spinach in this vibrant gold, red and green comfort dish.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 sweet red peppers, diced
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 2 (10 oz/284 g each) bags fresh spinach, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup shredded old white cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup tomato-basil pasta sauce, warmed

Preparation

In large saucepan, bring 4 cups (1 L) water and salt to boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Whisk in cornmeal; simmer, stirring almost constantly with wooden spoon, until thick enough to mound on spoon, about 15 minutes. Stir in butter. Pour into greased 8-inch (2 L) square glass baking dish; smooth top with spatula. Place plastic wrap directly on surface; let cool. Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry onion, garlic, red peppers, salt and pepper until peppers are softened, about 4 minutes. Add spinach; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach brightens and is limp, about 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, remove polenta from dish. Cut into quarters; cut each in half horizontally. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet. Top with spinach mixture, adding any juices from skillet; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until bubbly, about 1 minute. Serve with pasta sauce.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2004

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