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polenta

How to Make Polenta and How to Kick it Up

You can easily learn how to make polenta perfectly each and every time with these easy instructions. We have a basic recipe, but we also have two variations that will become easy dinner recipe staples in your home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Main or Side
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cornmeal and 3/4 cup water in a 2 quart saucepan. Stir in the boiling water and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often, until very thick.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir until smooth. Top with your favorite sauce to serve.
    Italian Polenta

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 592mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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