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Creamy Spinach Polenta
Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) package frozen creamed spinach
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Prep
- Microwave spinach on HIGH 2-3 minutes to thaw.
- Chop onion (½ cup).
Steps
- Combine in a microwave-safe dish: water, cornmeal, onions, salt, and pepper until blended. Cover and microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach; microwave 4-5 more minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in cheese and serve.
Party Crostini
Ingredients
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup canned artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Cooking spray
- 12 slices Bakery artisan bread (8 oz)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Chop olives and artichokes; slice tomatoes.
- Zest/grate orange peel, no white (1 teaspoon), and squeeze orange for juice (2 tablespoons); place in medium bowl.
Steps
- Coat both sides of bread with spray and place on baking sheet; season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bake 7-8 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven; let stand 2 minutes to cool.
- Add to orange juice and zest: vinegar and remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk in oil.
- Stir in tomatoes, olives, and artichokes. Divide evenly over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- These sides are perfect complements for frozen or ready-to-heat dinner entrees.
- The panini can also be cooked in a sauté pan on medium heat.
Creamy Spinach Polenta
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 6g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 24g, Fiber 2g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 10%
Party Crostini
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 16g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 640mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 1g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 8%