Name: Creamy Spinach Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 1 cup nonfat milk; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup polenta, dry; 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper

By Kristen McCaffrey

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154 CALORIES 27g CARBS 2g FAT 7g PROTEIN

Creamy Spinach Polenta Recipe

This creamy spinach polenta is such a dreamy side dish. Packed with Parmesan cheese and earthy spinach, it screams comfort food and makes the perfect side dish for slow roasted meats, veggies, and beans. Personally I love serving it with this Slow Cooker Beef Ragu, Italian Red Pepper Chicken, and Pork Paprikash. Some folks have reached out nervous about making polenta since it has turned out gritty in the past. The key I have found is adding the polenta very slowly and stirring it constantly at the beginning.

The Recipe

Creamy Spinach Polenta

PREP TIME: 5 Min

COOK TIME: 30 Min

TOTAL TIME: 35 Min

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Ingredients

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2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup nonfat milk
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup polenta, dry
10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 2/3 cup (227g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 771mg

34%

Total Carbohydrate 27g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 4g

Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Bring the broth, milk, and salt to a boil. Turn heat down to low and whisk in the polenta. Cook the polenta, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until thick.

Cover and cook for 20 more minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Turn off heat and stir in the spinach and cheese. Stir together until spinach is warm and cheese melts. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 2/3 cup (227g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2g

Saturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 771mg

34%

Total Carbohydrate 27g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 4g

Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

About the author Meet Kristen McCaffrey

Hi, I’m the cookbook author, recipe developer, and food enthusiast behind Slender Kitchen. I am obsessed with making healthy food that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Meal planning is my secret weapon and I hope I can make meal time easier for you with our tried and tested recipes and foolproof meal plans. Learn More