Polenta with ham and vegetables

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
-----polenta-----
1⅓ cup Yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
½ teaspoon Salt, or to taste optional
3 cups Water
1 cup 1% milk
1 medium Onion; diced ---ham and vegetables-----
1 medium Onion; chopped
1 Cl Garlic; minced
2 teaspoons Olive oil
1 can Tomatoes, low sodium, w/juice (14 1/2 oz) coarsely chopped
1 can Tomato sauce (low-sodium or regular)
½ pounds Ham steak, fully cooked,
Reduced-sodium; cut in bite-size pcs
1½ cup Zucchini; chopped
½ Green bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 Bay leaf
½ teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon Dried oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon Black pepper ---to serve-----
2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese per
Serving for garnish optional

Directions

Recipe by: Skinny One-Pot Meals - ISBN 0-940625-75-X NOTE: Recipe was tested for 900 watt microwave. Lower powered ovens may mean longer times.

POLENTA: Combine cornmeal, sugar, salt, if desired, water, milk, and onion in 3-3t microwave-safe casserole. Stir to mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on high power 8 to 9 mins, stopping and stirring with wire whisk after 3 and 6 mins. After cooking, stir again with wire whisk until mixture is smooth. Cover with lid and microwave an additional 6 to 7 mins on high power. Remove from microwave and let stand an additional 3 to 4 mins.

HAM & VEGETABLES: Meanwhile, in large, non-stick skillet, combine onion, garlic, and olive oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, about 4 to 5 mins.

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, ham, zucchini, green pepper, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil.

Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened somewhat, about 15 mins. Remove bay leaf.

TO SERVE: Spoon a portion of polenta onto each plate. Top with ham-vegetable mixture. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

NUTRITIONAL DATA (based on 6 servings): Per Serving: Calories 250 Fat (gm) 6⅕ Sat. fat (gm) 1.7 Cholesterol (mg) 21 Sodium (mg) 543 Protein (gm) 13 Carbohydrate (gm) 39 % Calories from fat 22

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