Basic Polenta Recipe

Polenta is an irresistible mouth watering side dish recipe which you would love to serve to your loved ones. Try this Polenta dish; I bet you will have a huge fan following for this.

Summary

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Ingredients

 Water1 Quart
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Lemon rind1 , grated
 Cornmeal/Yellow or white1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 584 Calories from Fat 48

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6 g8.9%

Saturated Fat 0.81 g4.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1994.5 mg83.1%

Total Carbohydrates 125 g41.5%

Dietary Fiber 12.7 g51%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 13 g26.3%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 21.5%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 31.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Bring about two and one-half cups of water to a boil in the top part of a double boiler over direct heat. Add the salt.
2. Mix the cornmeal with the remaining water and add to the boiling water. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils.
3. Place the pan over boiling water and cook, covered, about forty-five minutes, stirring occasionally.
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