This recipe has Sodium as 56.6% (as a percentage of RDA).
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Nutrition Rating Details
Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:
• Calcium: 0.9% of RDA
• Calories: 17.6% of RDA
• Carbs: 13.1% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 29.6% of RDA
• Fiber: 14.4% of RDA
• Fructose: 3.5% of RDA
• Protein: 16.4% of RDA
• Sodium: 56.6% of RDA
• Sugar: 8.9% of RDA
• Vitamin A (IU): 41.3% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 11.0% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 11.4% of RDA
• Iron: 1.0% of RDA
• Magnesium: 20.7% of RDA
• Manganese: 7.5% of RDA
• Niacin: 25.4% of RDA
• Potassium: 8.7% of RDA
• Zinc: 10.5% of RDA
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PREPARATION
PREPARING THE TOMATOES/ONIONS/SPINACH
1.
In large skillet on medium-high heat, add 1tbsp olive oil. Add spinach, onions and tomatoes.
2.
Cook until the tomatoes and spinach begin to wilt and the onions soften.
3.
Once the tomatoes are soft and have begun to wilt, remove from the heat and set aside.
4.
PREPARING THE POLENTA
5.
Combine water, cornmeal, pepper, and salt in heavy saucepan.
6.
Cook on low heat 30 min. or until mixture thickens and pulls away from side of pan, stirring frequently.
7.
Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and 1/4 cup butter; mix well.
8.
Spoon into a lightly oiled 13x9-inch baking pan; smooth top. Cool to room temperature. Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
COOKING THE POLENTA
9.
Cut polenta into 12 squares. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet.
10.
Add polenta squares; cook until bottoms of squares are lightly browned; turn over.
11.
Top each with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese; cover. Continue cooking until bottoms are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
COMPLETE NUTRITION
This recipe has the following nutrient totals:
Calories 352
Protein 18.4 g
Carbohydrates 36.0 g
Iron 0.18 mg
Fiber 4.03 g
Calcium 9.00 mg
(plus many more nutrients)
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