Classic polenta
Traditional polenta: cornmeal gradually added to boiling, salted water and cooked for 40 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Served hot or warm.
Polenta is a traditional Italian dish that is perfect for cooler weather. It is easy to prepare and has a soft, comforting texture.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time40 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories288 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$0.92 $0.15 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $0.80
- $0.12
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Bring salted water to a boil in a suitable non-stick saucepan.
- Gradually add the flour and mix with a whisk. ≈ 4 min
- Let it simmer for 40 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Pour: Pour, pour, pour ≈ 2 min
- Serve hot or warm. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Classic polenta
- 500 g of corn flour$0.80
- 1 tablespoon of salt$0.12
Total$0.92
that's $0.15 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 288 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Salt | 0.03 g |
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