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Polenta

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This Mediterranean main features Olive oil, Carrots, finely diced, Onions, finely diced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 667.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Mediterranean main features Olive oil, Carrots, finely diced, Onions, finely diced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 cup Carrots, finely diced
  • 1 cup Onions, finely diced
  • 1 cup Celery, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Basil, dried
  • 4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes, stewed & drained
  • 2 1/4 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 cup Kidney beans, cooked
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large pot.
  2. 2
    Saute the carrots, onions, celery & garlic along with the salt, pepper & basil for 8 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cut the tomatoes into small pieces & add them to the pot along with the water.
  4. 4
    Bring to a simmer, then add the cornmeal & kidney beans.
  5. 5
    Mix well & cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  6. 6
    If it needs a little longer to cook through, test every two minutes.
  7. 7
    Lightly oil a 2 quart mold & press the polenta into it, smoothing out any air pockets.
  8. 8
    All ow to cool to room temperature & then refrigerate until cold.
  9. 9
    Unmould onto a plate, garnish if desired & slice.
  10. 10
    Serve with a green salad.
  11. 11
    Brother Ron Pickarski, "Friendly Foods"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 667.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g16%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9840.5mg411%
Total Carbohydrate 130.7g44%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g72%
Sugars 11.5g
Protein 18.4g37%

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

Keywords: basil, beans, black, carrots, celery, cooked, cornmeal, diced, drained, dried, finely, garlic, kidney, main, mediterranean, minced, oil, olive, onions, pepper
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