Creamy Polenta (Microwave or Stove)
Yield
4 servingsPrep
5 minCook
10 minReady
15 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ½ | cups |
water
|
|
| ½ | cup |
cornmeal
yellow |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
olive oil
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | ml |
water
|
|
| 118 | ml |
cornmeal
yellow |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
grated |
|
| 5 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 0.6 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
Directions
Microwave: Stir together the water, cornmeal, and salt in a microwave-safe 1-quart measure.
Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH for 5 minutes.
Whisk well.
Cover with waxed paper.
Microcook on HIGH for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the Parmesan, oil, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
Spoon onto plates to serve.
Stove: Place water, salt, and oil in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to boiling.
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
Boil gently, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Stir in the Parmesan and pepper.
