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Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables in this unique tomato sauce served over polenta for a change. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:30 min

Start to Finish:1 hr

makes:6 servings

Tomato Sauce
1	medium yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1	medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1	medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch pieces
1	package (8 oz) whole mushrooms, quartered
4	cloves garlic, finely chopped
2	tablespoons olive oil
1/2	teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/4	teaspoon crushed red pepper
2	cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
Polenta
1	cup yellow cornmeal
3/4	cup water
3 1/4	cups boiling water
1	teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)

1.	Heat oven to 450°F. In large roasting pan (do not use glass), place bell pepper, onion, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
2.	Bake 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking. Add tomatoes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and most of liquid has evaporated. Let stand 5 minutes; stir.
3.	Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, mix cornmeal and 3/4 cup water. Stir in 3 1/4 cups boiling water and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils; reduce heat.
4.	Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very thick; remove from heat. Stir until smooth. Serve tomato sauce over polenta.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): After stirring in tomatoes, bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 680mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g); Protein 5g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 45%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

MyPyramid Servings 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 1 1/2 c Vegetables, 1 oz-equivalents Grains

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2 Reviews

YUM

this was a big hit what a light and refreshing meal.
Posted at 8:23 AM on May 19 2008 by misled , littleton CO

Great recipe!

I still haven't mastered polenta, but the roasted veggie combo was great. I made the full recipe for my boyfriend and I and mixed the leftover veggies with whole wheat spaghetti the next night. Loved it!
Posted at 9:30 AM on March 31 2008 by stansey , Coldwater MI