polenta with vegetables

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Polenta with Vegetables

 

Recipe By :Lorenza de' Medicici

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Breads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 cups water

salt

2 1/2 cups coarse-grained cornmeal (polenta)

1 pound mixed diced vegetables

(carrots, celery, yellow onions, broccoli raab)

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

1. In a deep saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Slowly add the

cornmeal in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly. Add the vegetables and

cook over low heat for about 40 minutes, stirring constantly. The polenta is

ready when it starts pulling away easily from the side of the pan.

 

2. Dampen the inside of a deep bowl with water. Pour in the polenta and smooth

the surface with a wet knife. Cover and let rest for about 10 minutes.

 

3. Invert the bowl to unmold the polenta onto a cutting surface. Cut the polenta

into slices about 3/8 inch thick and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with

the olive oil. Serve hot.

 

Description:

" First Courses (I Primi) page 56: Infarinata from Lucca: yellow polenta

speckled with orange and green diced vegetables. "

Source:

" Tuscany: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Provinces of

Tuscany "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 549 Calories; 13g Fat (21.6% calories

from fat); 11g Protein; 95g Carbohydrate; 15g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

175mg Sodium. Exchanges: 6 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : In the Garfagnana, the mountainous region near Lucca (Tuscany), polenta

is served with beans, sausage, or small pieces of fried whole-wheat bread. One

of the simplest dishes, however is this polenta flavored with vegetables and

olive oil

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 27014 911 0 0

 

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