Creamy Polenta And Sauté Of Mixed Greens Recipe

Name: Creamy Polenta And Sauté Of Mixed Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 8); 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 cup water; Olive oil-flavored cooking spray; 2 cups vertically sliced onion; 1 cup red bell pepper strips; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups torn mixed dark greens (such as beet, collard, mustard, turnip, and kale); 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 8)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup water
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
2 cups vertically sliced onion
1 cup red bell pepper strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups torn mixed dark greens (such as beet, collard, mustard, turnip, and kale)
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Combine tomatoes and boiling water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and slice.
2
Combine cornmeal and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a large saucepan. Gradually add 3 cups broth and 1 cup water, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; keep warm.
3
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add onion and bell pepper; saute 10 minutes or until tender. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup broth and greens; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Spoon the polenta into center of each of 4 plates, and top evenly with greens mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 8), 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Creamy Polenta And Sauté Of Mixed Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Polenta And Sauté Of Mixed Greens

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