Ingredients for Easy Microwave Polenta
- Yellow Cornmeal
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
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How to Make Easy Microwave Polenta
- In a large glass bowl, whisk together 2 cups of water, 1 cup coarse ground cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of salt until completely smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a sheet of wax paper.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes.
- Remove from microwave and stir well.
- Microwave on high for another 5 minutes.
- The mixture should be thick and creamy. If it's too thin, microwave in 1-minute intervals until desired consistency is reached.
- Lightly grease a metal ice cube tray (without dividers), a similar-sized pan, or several clean, empty canned vegetable cans with butter-flavored cooking spray.
- Pour the polenta mixture into the prepared container(s).
- Refrigerate until completely cold (at least 2 hours).
- Once cold, remove the polenta from the container and slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat. Fry the polenta slices until lightly browned on both sides.
- Serve immediately with fried eggs, maple syrup, or your favorite Italian toppings!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2g
