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Polenta Bake with Butternut Squash

INGREDIENTS conv. chart U.S. Metric

1 log(s) (24-oz.) precooked polenta
4 teaspoon(s) olive oil
1 jumbo onion, cut into .25-inch dice
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 package(s) (20-oz.) butternut squash chunks, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1.25 cup(s) low-fat (1%) milk
2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
.5 teaspoon(s) salt
.125 teaspoon(s) (coarsely ground) black pepper
6 tablespoon(s) grated Parmesan cheese
.5 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Cut polenta log crosswise in half, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 slices. Lay 6 of the polenta slices side by side in an 8-inch square ceramic or glass baking dish. Cut remaining 2 slices into 1/4-inch dice and set aside.
  2. In nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add squash; cover and cook 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, checking and stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, in 2-cup measuring cup, stir milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper and 4 Tbsp. Parmesan together until well combined. Add to skillet and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Bake polenta slices in baking dish 10 minutes, or until heated through. Spoon squash mixture over polenta slices; top with diced polenta and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan. Put dish back into the oven and bake another 5 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with basil before serving.
polenta bake with butternut squash
Photo: Q&S Digital Studio

COOKING INFO

Serves 6
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Yield 6 servings
Prep Time 10
Cook Time 40
Total Time 50
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories 220
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 6mg
Sodium 670mg
Total Carbohydrate 37g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars --
Protein 8g
Calcium --
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