GH: Polenta Bake with Butternut Squash

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Polenta Bake with Butternut Squash

 

Recipe By :Fall's Bounty

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : !Good Housekeeping

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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24 ozs precooked polenta

4 tsps olive oil

1 lb onion -- cut into 1/4 " dice

2 garlic cloves -- crushed with a garlic press

1 1/4 c lowfat 1% milk

2 tsps cornstarch

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

6 tbsps grated parmesan cheese -- plus additional for

serving

1/2 c loosely packed fresh basil leaves -- chopped

 

Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut polenta log crosswise in half, then cut each

half lengthwise into 4 slices. In 8 " by 8 " ceramic or glass baking dish,

place 6 slices polenta. Cut remaining 2 slices into 1/2 inch dice; set

aside.

 

In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add

onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add squash;

cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and lightly

browned, stirring occasionally.

 

Meanwhile, in 2 cup liquid measuring cup, stir milk, cornstarch, salt,

pepper, and 4 tbsp Parmesan until well combined. Add milk mixture to

skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook 2

minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Bake polenta slices in baking dish 10 minutes or until heated through.

Spoon squash mixture over polenta slices; top with diced polenta and

remaining 2 tbsp Parmesan. Bake 5 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle with basil before serving. Serve with additional Parmesan if you

like.

 

Source:

" Good Housekeeping Oct 2000 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 152 Calories; 8g Fat (44.8% calories

from fat); 7g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 9mg Cholesterol;

448mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable;

1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat.

 

NOTES : We top ready-made polenta with a creamy mixture of butternut squash

and Parmesan cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0