How to Make Polenta
Take your mouth on a trip to Northern Italy with this delicious recipe for Polenta.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup polenta
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Bring the water and salt to a light simmer over medium to high heat.
- Turn the heat down a little and slowly add in the polenta, whisking as you go to make sure there are no lumps.
- Cook on a very low heat stirring for 20 – 30 minutes. If you need to add a little liquid you can add a little more water. The texture should be smooth and creamy, but thick once it is cooked.
- Add in the butter, let it melt and gently stir it into the polenta.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 46IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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