Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Polenta with Pepper and Cheese
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful dish, packed with cheese, beans, peppers, and corn.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups corn meal
- 1 can whole kernel corn mixed with green and red peppers
- 2 cans green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
- 6 ounces cheese, cheddar, reduced fat, shredded
- 1 can black or pinto beans, low-sodium
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or polenta. Reduce heat to low.
3
Continue stirring, add the corn, chilies, and the salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
4
Gently stir in the margarine, cheese, and beans.
5
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
6
Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup prepared polenta, 1/8 of recipe
| 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 |
Source:
- California Health Department, Los Angeles County
- Es Facil Campaign
- Recipe submitted by Gloria Vargas