BASIL POLENTA WITH BEANS 'N' PEPPERS
Basil livens up polenta and beans in this colorful, meatless supper from Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas. Add a salad and fresh fruit to complete the nice, light meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in basil. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until thick and creamy. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes., In a large skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, pepper and remaining salt; keep warm. , Cut polenta into four squares; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn and broil 5-6 minutes longer or until heated through. Top with vegetable mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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g_s57@aol.comI'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my polenta turned out lumpy. I'm going to try it again and see if I can get it right.
Buneary414
buneary41441@gmail.comOverall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again.
fazal sha
sha_fazal66@hotmail.co.ukI found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some additional seasoning.
Umair Raza Danish1
r-umair92@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.
Janet Nasiriiri
n_janet@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
Mpho Thekiso
mpho-t65@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and very affordable. It's a great option for a weeknight meal.
Casey Rawiri
rawiri-casey90@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. It was creamy and flavorful, and the beans and peppers added a nice touch.
Tebogo Mokoana
mokoana.tebogo12@hotmail.co.ukThis was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.
Usama Jutt
ju26@hotmail.comI found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with some additional seasoning.
pratikshya tiwari
tiwari-p@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Holdyn Shamp
h_s@yahoo.comI wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the beans and peppers added a nice crunch.
Malik Wasee
m-wasee@gmail.comThis was a quick and easy meal to make, and it was also very affordable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.
Janet Kolliegbo
k_j15@gmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The basil and peppers really complemented each other, and the polenta was a great base for the beans.
Kenneth Hurt
k.hurt@gmail.comThis basil polenta with beans and peppers was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the beans and peppers added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.