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Polenta (Baked cornmeal)
An Italian recipe - serve as an appetiser or grilled and served as an accompaniment.
What you need
- 250 g polenta
- 1 l boiling water
- 25 g butter, for greasing
Method
Preheat oen to 200°C.
Place the polenta in a large pan. Pour over the boiling water. Cook for 10 min or until mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
Liberally grease a 450 g (1lb) loaf tin. Spoon in the polenta and smooth over the surface.
Cook in the oven for 15 min until firm. Serve hot or cold in slices. Or grilled, if preferred.
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Preparation 5 minutes Cook 25 minutes Total 30 minutes -
Energy 180 kcal/serving Fat 2.32 g/serving Carbohydrates 192.22 g/serving Glycaemic Index 68 Glycaemic Load 21.79 
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| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 756 | 359 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 180 | 86.0 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 3.42 | 1.63 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 32.0 | 15.2 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 4.88 | 2.32 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 2.31 | 1.10 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 3.04 | 1.45 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 53.9 | 25.7 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 0.13 | 0.06 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 51.0 | 24.3 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.01 | 0.00 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.13 | 0.06 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 3.11 | 1.48 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.34 | 0.16 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.81 | 0.39 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 6.79 | 3.23 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 10.7 | 5.10 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.46 | 0.70 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 54.6 | 26.0 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.52 | 0.72 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.18 | 0.09 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.09 | 0.04 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 101 | 48.2 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.16 | 0.08 | 1.4 |
This recipe is:
- Low in fat
Demi-veg- Vegetarian
Citrus free
Egg free
Gluten free
Peanut free
Shellfish free
Wheat free
Yeast free
What the text colours mean:
- Low in fat
- High in fibre
- Rich source
- Known source
This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.
The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable
IMPORTANT: You should consult a doctor before making any significant dietary changes. The information presented here or made available through this website is intended as a guide to help you plan a healthy diet. It is not intended to replace or substitute for the services of trained health professionals.
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