Low Fat Cheesy Polenta
Creamy, comforting, and guilt-free, this Low Fat Cheesy Polenta is a healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Made with a blend of yellow cornmeal, low-fat milk, and just the right balance of low-fat cheddar and Parmesan cheese, this dish delivers rich, cheesy goodness with a fraction of the calories. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of black pepper and optionally garnished with fresh chives, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight side or a cozy vegetarian main. With its velvety texture and reduced-fat ingredients, this dish offers a lighter way to enjoy the hearty flavor of traditional polenta, while staying mindful of your wellness goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of yellow cornmeal, reducing the heat to low. Continue whisking to prevent lumps.
Once incorporated, cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the polenta is thick and creamy.
Gradually stir in 1 cup of low-fat milk, ensuring the mixture remains smooth.
Add 0.5 cup of low-fat cheddar cheese and 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the polenta, stirring until the cheeses have melted and evenly distributed.
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove from heat and let the polenta sit for a minute to thicken further.
Serve hot, garnished with 2 tablespoons of chopped chives if desired, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 2032 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 994 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
