It’s a single serving recipe, but how perfect would this be for a crowd-pleasing brunch buffet? Just prepare the polenta and lay out all of the optional toppings for a beautiful sunshine-y spread. Or, simply make a little bowl of bright polenta for yourself and get creative.
splash of unsweetened almond or soy milk (optional)
Sweet Toppings
fresh or dried fruit
pure maple syrup
toasted nuts
granola
Savory Toppings
sautéed mushrooms
onions
cherry tomatoes
fresh herbs
Instructions
1
In a microwaveable bowl, mix the water, cornmeal, oil, and salt. Place the bowl, uncovered, in the microwave and heat on high for 5 minutes.
2
Halfway through cooking, take the bowl out of the microwave and give it a stir, adding a splash of milk if the polenta looks like it’s drying out.
3
Put the bowl back in the microwave and heat the rest of the time. It should be thick and will thicken more as it cools.
4
Eat with sweet or savory toppings, or plain.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings
Serving size
1 bowl (without toppings)
Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium173mg8%
Total Carbohydrate23.4g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g8%
Protein2.5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Ingredients
1cupwater
¼cupcornmeal, coarsely ground
1tspextra-virgin olive oil
1pinchsalt
splash of unsweetened almond or soy milk (optional)
Sweet Toppings
fresh or dried fruit
pure maple syrup
toasted nuts
granola
Savory Toppings
sautéed mushrooms
onions
cherry tomatoes
fresh herbs
Directions
1
In a microwaveable bowl, mix the water, cornmeal, oil, and salt. Place the bowl, uncovered, in the microwave and heat on high for 5 minutes.
2
Halfway through cooking, take the bowl out of the microwave and give it a stir, adding a splash of milk if the polenta looks like it’s drying out.
3
Put the bowl back in the microwave and heat the rest of the time. It should be thick and will thicken more as it cools.
AuthorLife and Health Network