Guest guest Posted September 30, 2000 Report Share Posted September 30, 2000 * Exported from MasterCook * 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 -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 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 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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