Polenta Fries
Tired of the ol’ potato? Switch up your fry game with polenta – aka – cornmeal. Kind of like the French fry version of cornbread. Give it a whirl!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 protein serving and 1⁄2 cup of veggies.
Ingredients
1 cup cornmeal
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbspFajita Seasoning, or seasoning of your choice
3 cups water
olive oil
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450° F (230° C).
- In a Multipurpose Steamer, blend cornmeal with cheese and seasoning. Stir in water.
- Cover and microwave on high for 10 minutes. Cool completely (refrigerate if in a hurry)
- Turn polenta out onto a cutting board. Cut into French fry-shaped pieces. Place on a crisper, then use a basting brush to lightly brush with oil.
- Bake until crispy, 5 - 7 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 160, Fat 5 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 20 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g (Fibre 3 g, Sugars 0 g), Protein 4 g.
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