1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fine cornmeal
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto -- chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
Preparation Method :
1. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with baking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the milk, water, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the prosciutto, parsley and 3 tablespoons of the cheese. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan. Press plastic wrap onto the surface and chill for 4 hours.
3. Preheat the broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
4. Remove the cornmeal, or polenta, mixture from the refrigerator and turn out onto a cutting board. Cut into 4 equal triangles. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and brush with the oil. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Broil 4-inches from the heat for 3 to 4-inches from the heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden and hot. Serve immediately.
5. Make ahead by preparing the recipe up to the point of cutting into wedges. Refrigerate for up to 2 days, then follow the recipe as directed.
AuthorNote : This scrumptious side dish completes your meals with a healthy serving of complex carbohydrates. Make a batch on the weekend and your midweek meal will come together in no time flat.
ChupaNote : This makes a great starter, cut into 2-inch squares instead of 4 wedges. Its also lovely with cornedbeef, white cheddar and dill weed instead of parsley. Any little bits of leftover meat can be used, and the Parmesan switched out for other cheese, the parsley replaced with other herbs.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items) :
215 Calories;
5g Fat (21.5% calories from fat);
11g Protein;
30g Carbohydrate;
3g Dietary Fiber;
16mg Cholesterol;
644mg Sodium.
Exchanges :
1 1/2 Grain(Starch);
1 Lean Meat;
0 Vegetable;
1/2 Non-Fat Milk;
1/2 Fat.
Source : "Sugar Solution Cookbook by the editors of Prevention magazine and Ann Fittante, 2010"
Formatted by : Chupa Babi
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