Polenta with Pepper and Cheese

Name: Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Yield: 8

117 Ratings

Polenta with Pepper and Cheese in a serving dish

Makes: 8 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn.

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 1/2 cups corn meal (or polenta, uncooked)
1 can whole kernel corn mixed with green and red peppers (11 ounces, drained)
2 cans green chiles (7 - 8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
6 ounces cheese, cheddar, reduced fat, shredded
1 can black or pinto beans, low-sodium (15 ounces, rinsed)

Garnish:

cilantro sprigs (optional)
1 red bell pepper (cut into rings)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or polenta. Reduce heat to low.
Continue stirring, add the corn, chilies, and the salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
Gently stir in the margarine, cheese, and beans.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

California Health Department, Los Angeles County
Es Facil Campaign
Recipe submitted by Gloria Vargas

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared polenta, 1/8 of recipe

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	244
Total Fat	7 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Cholesterol	12 mg
Sodium	645 mg
Carbohydrates	36 g
Dietary Fiber	7 g
Total Sugars	3 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	12 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	229 mg
Iron	3 mg
Potassium	372 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	244
Total Fat	7 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Monounsaturated Fat	2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Linoleic Acid	1 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	12 mg
Carbohydrates	36 g
Dietary Fiber	7 g
Total Sugars	3 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	12 g
Minerals
Calcium	229 mg
Potassium	372 mg
Sodium	645 mg
Copper	225 mcg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	69 mg
Phosphorus	268 mg
Selenium	8 mcg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	79 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	34 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Folate	78 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.2 mg
Niacin	2 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Vegetables	1 cups
	Grains	1 1/2 ounces
	Protein Foods	1 ounces
	Dairy	3/4 cups

It's really pretty, but a little bland for grown-ups. Next time I think I'll mash up the beans to give it more body and add some garlic and/or red pepper.

05/09/11

I like spice so I added 1/2 -1 tsp red pepper seeds, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil and salt to the cooking water. I also mixed the cornmeal with 1 1/2 cups of cold water 1st in a separate bowl, to avoid getting lumps; then I added this to boiling water (3 c).It turned out great, everyone liked it.

03/29/10