Polenta with Baby Spinach
6
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 8 min • Cook: 12 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
We've paired fresh baby greens with creamy polenta and freshly grated parmesan cheese for a sure-fire winner.
Ingredients
Fat free chicken broth
3½ cup(s)
Uncooked unenriched white cornmeal
1 cup(s), in the form of instant polenta
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es)
Ground nutmeg
¼ tsp(s)
Fresh spinach
2 cup(s), baby leaves, stems removed, chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
½ oz
Fat free evaporated milk
¼ cup(s)
Instructions
1
Heat broth to boiling over high heat in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed pot. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly to prevent lumps; stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg and spinach.
2
Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes; stir in cheese and milk. Simmer until cheese melts, about 1 minute; serve immediately. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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