Microwave Polenta

Name: Microwave Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/4 c. boiling water; 1 c. low-fat (1%) milk; 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal; 1 1/2 tsp. salt

Published: Dec 6, 2007

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Yields:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

7 mins

Total Time:

12 mins

Cal/Serv:

120

This easy polenta tastes rich and hearty — even when made with low-fat milk and water — and is the perfect foil for our Seared Scallops with Olive and Tomato Compote.

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups boiling water
1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Step 1In deep 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl or casserole, stir boiling water, milk, cornmeal, and salt. Cover with waxed paper and cook in microwave on High 5 minutes.
2. Step 2Remove bowl from microwave and whisk mixture vigorously until smooth (mixture will be lumpy at first). Microwave, covered, on High 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thickened, whisking once after cooking is over. Makes 3 cups.

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