Grilled Vegetables with Creamy Polenta

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Grilled Vegetables with Creamy Polenta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
head garlic, separated into cloves

Nonstick cooking spray

2
medium zucchini

1/2
pound plum tomatoes

1
green bell pepper, seeded, cored and quartered

1
red or orange bell pepper, seeded, cored and quartered

2
ears of corn

3
tablespoons prepared pesto

4-1/2
cups water

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon black pepper

1
cup polenta or yellow cornmeal

1/3
cup fat-free shredded Parmesan-style cheese

2
teaspoons butter



 
Preparation:
1.
Prepare grill for direct cooking.

2.
Place garlic on 10-inch piece of foil; lightly spray with cooking spray. Seal foil well; grill over medium-low coals, turning frequently, about 20 minutes or until tender. Peel garlic. Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; lightly spray with cooking spray. Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise; remove seeds.

3.
Grill tomatoes and peppers, skin-side down, over hot coals until blackened. Place peppers in paper bag; steam 5 minutes. Grill zucchini and corn on covered grill over medium coals 1 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned.

4.
Remove skin from tomatoes and peppers. Cut corn off cob. Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces; toss with garlic and pesto. Keep warm.

5.
Bring water to a boil; add salt and black pepper. Slowly stir in polenta; cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes or until creamy and thickened. Stir in cheese and butter; add additional water as needed to keep creamy consistency.

6.
Spoon vegetables over polenta; serve immediately.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1-1/4 cups polenta with 1 cup grilled vegetables
Fiber 4 g
Carbohydrate 29 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 9 g
Calories from Fat 34 %
Calories 218
Protein 8 g
Sodium 506 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1-1/2
Vegetable 3
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Vegetarian

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