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Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish

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Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish – Weight Loss Recipe

(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts for Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish

6 cups cherry tomatoes

Low fat cooking spray

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup shallots, sliced

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

2 cups 1% low-fat milk

1 cup dry polenta

1/2 cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425º F.

Spray a shallow roasting pan with low fat cooking spray.

Cut slits at bottom of each cherry tomato then place stem-side down in roasting pan. Bake at 425º F for about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375º and continue to bake for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil and let stand for about 10-15 minutes.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Add white wine, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer 5 minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.

Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, cover and set aside.

In a large saucepan, add milk and water and bring to a boil then remove from heat.

Gradually add dry polenta while stirring constantly with a whisk. Cover and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.

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Add 1 teaspoon salt, cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until polenta reaches a thick consistency, stirring occasionally.

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Pass the tomato relish and Parmesan shavings at the table.

TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (220 g) Servings Per Recipe: 8
	Amount per serving
Calories	184
Calories from fat	44
Total Fat	5 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	7 mg
Sodium	596 mg
Total Carbohydrates	25 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Sugars	2 g
Protein	7 g
Vitamin A	20%
Vitamin C	35%
Calcium	15%
Iron	8%

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