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Spinach Polenta

leafy green spinach

red letters: Cornell cooperative extension

 

 

 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup low-fat Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil.
  2. Add the cornmeal to the pan in a slow, steady stream, while whisking.
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until polenta is thick.
  4. Once thickened, reduce heat to low and stir in the cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Fold in the spinach, a couple handfuls at a time, until just wilted.
  6. Serve warm. Enjoy!

 

Makes: 4 servings; Nutrition Information: CALORIES 210 (7% from fat); FAT 1.5g (sat 0.5g); CHOLESTEROL 5mg; SODIUM 420mg; CARBOHYDRATE 40g; FIBER 5g; PROTEIN 12g; CALCIUM 30%; IRON 30%