Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Servings: 8 - 1 cup
Servings: 8 - 1 cup
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
4 cups water
1½ cup corn meal, or polenta uncooked
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn mixed
with green and red peppers, drained
1 can (7 ounces) green chiles
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
6 ounce reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) rinsed black or pinto beans
Garnish: cilantro sprigs, red bell pepper cut into rings
4 cups water
1½ cup corn meal, or polenta uncooked
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn mixed
with green and red peppers, drained
1 can (7 ounces) green chiles
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
6 ounce reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) rinsed black or pinto beans
Garnish: cilantro sprigs, red bell pepper cut into rings
Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Servings: 8 - 1 cup
Servings: 8 - 1 cup
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
4 cups water
1½ cup corn meal, or polenta uncooked
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn mixed
with green and red peppers, drained
1 can (7 ounces) green chiles
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
6 ounce reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) rinsed black or pinto beans
Garnish: cilantro sprigs, red bell pepper cut into rings
4 cups water
1½ cup corn meal, or polenta uncooked
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn mixed
with green and red peppers, drained
1 can (7 ounces) green chiles
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
6 ounce reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 ounces) rinsed black or pinto beans
Garnish: cilantro sprigs, red bell pepper cut into rings
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or
polenta. Reduce heat to low.
1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or
polenta. Reduce heat to low.
2. Continue stirring, add the corn, chiles and the salt. Cook 6-8 minutes or until
mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
2. Continue stirring, add the corn, chiles and the salt. Cook 6-8 minutes or until
mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
3. Gently stir in the margarine, cheese and beans.
3. Gently stir in the margarine, cheese and beans.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
5. Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.
5. Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.
Source: http://snap.nal.usda.gov/snap/recipes/Polenta.pdf
Source: http://snap.nal.usda.gov/snap/recipes/Polenta.pdf
Nutrition Information:
One serving provides: 220 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 26g
total carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 12g protein
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through a contract awarded by the Kansas
Department for Children and Families. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to
people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689.
Nutrition Information:
One serving provides: 220 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 26g
total carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 12g protein
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through a contract awarded by the Kansas
Department for Children and Families. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to
people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689.
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or
polenta. Reduce heat to low.
Directions:
1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or
polenta. Reduce heat to low.
2. Continue stirring, add the corn, chiles and the salt. Cook 6-8 minutes or until
mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
2. Continue stirring, add the corn, chiles and the salt. Cook 6-8 minutes or until
mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
3. Gently stir in the margarine, cheese and beans.
3. Gently stir in the margarine, cheese and beans.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
5. Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.
5. Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.
Source: http://snap.nal.usda.gov/snap/recipes/Polenta.pdf
Source: http://snap.nal.usda.gov/snap/recipes/Polenta.pdf
Nutrition Information: One serving provides: 220 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 26g
Nutrition Information: One serving provides: 220 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 26g
total carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 12g protein
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through a contract awarded by the Kansas
Department for Children and Families. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to
people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689.
total carbohydrate, 5g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 12g protein
This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through a contract awarded by the Kansas
Department for Children and Families. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to
people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more call 1-800-221-5689.