POLENTA & VEGETABLE BAKE

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Delicious! ;) Low Calorie & Heart Healthy - The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006) - December 2005/January 2006. This comforting and healthful vegetarian casserole is perfect on a cool night or any time of the year, especially when we were having torrential storms and one minute it was hot and the next freezing cold!:) Why not make it a meal and enjoy with a glass of Zinfandel and for dessert biscotti dipped in a fresh-brewed colada de café (Cuban coffee).Also - diabetes appropriate/low cal/heart healthy/low cholesterol in other words, healthy!

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium eggplant, diced
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1/2 cup button mushroom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup water
10 ounces Baby Spinach
1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce, preferably lower-sodium (we used Paul Newman's Marinara Sauce)
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
14 ounces prepared polenta, sliced lengthwise into 6 thin slices (we used Trader Joe's Organic prepared polenta0)
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF & coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add water and spinach; cover and cook until wilted, stirring once, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir marinara sauce into the vegetables and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in basil.
  • Place polenta slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, trimming to fit if necessary.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese, top with the eggplant mixture and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake until bubbling and the cheese has just melted, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

babu joy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out grainy and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't come out right.


Ann Nambafu
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers that were about to go bad, so I threw them in this bake and they turned out great!


Md Hasib Tajsbdim
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I loved this recipe! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I would definitely make this again.


Randy McDowell
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Heather Marie Burkes
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.


Marquise Jenkins
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but this recipe was really good! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.


Isihaq Donzo
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


luis P.
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This dish was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the polenta and the roasted vegetables.


rig gee
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I would definitely make this again.


Wavey FTB
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese or omitting it altogether.


Shah8080
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta turned out grainy and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't come out right.


ALvi Ahmed Raj
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers that were about to go bad, so I threw them in this bake and they turned out great! The polenta was also very creamy and flavorful.


Nalunkuma Diana
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I loved this recipe! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I would definitely make this again.


Md Monib
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Nick
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this agai


Ashik Hridoy
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind! The polenta was so creamy and cheesy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


odiase tina
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This polenta vegetable bake was a hit with my family! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I loved the addition of the cheese and herbs, which gave the dish a nice savory flavor.