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Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish
Photo: Markus Spiske

Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish

11 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

611
Calories
22g
Protein
30g
Fat
65g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 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

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1.Preheat oven to 425º F.

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2.Spray a shallow roasting pan with low fat cooking spray.

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3.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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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11.Pass the tomato relish and Parmesan shavings at the table.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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