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Complementary Sides
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15-20 minutes per recipe total (Active 15-20 minutes per recipe)

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

    1. Combine in a microwave-safe dish: water, cornmeal, onions, salt, and pepper until blended. Cover and microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes.
    2. Stir in spinach; microwave 4-5 more minutes or until thickened.
    3. 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

    1. 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.
    2. Add to orange juice and zest: vinegar and remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk in oil.
    3. 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%