Creamy Breakfast Polenta

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Creamy Breakfast Polenta
45 min.
6
225kcal

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Start your day off on a delicious note with this Creamy Breakfast Polenta, a dish that's both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for any morning meal or brunch gathering, this vegetarian and gluten-free delight will warm your heart and fill your belly. With its comforting texture and the hearty flavors of polenta, this dish promises to be a hit not just for breakfast, but any time you crave something cozy and inviting.

The rich, smooth consistency of polenta combined with low-fat milk creates a creamy base that is hard to resist. As it simmers on the stove, the aroma fills your kitchen, beckoning you to indulge. The addition of sugar enhances the natural sweetness, making it a perfect canvas for toppings. Elevate your dish with a generous dollop of lightly sweetened whipped crème fraîche and a luscious spoonful of blackberry jam, which adds a beautiful burst of fruity flavor. The contrast between the creamy polenta and the tangy jam is simply divine!

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a hearty breakfast to please your family or guests. At only 225 calories per serving, it's an excellent guilt-free option to fuel your day. So why not gather the ingredients and treat yourself to a cozy bowl of Creamy Breakfast Polenta? It’s a delightful way to start your day with a joyful burst of flavor and comfort!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons garnish: blackberry jam (see notes)
  • servings lightly whipped crème fraîche sweetened (optional; see notes)
  • cups milk 2% low-fat ()
  • cup polenta 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 cups water and the milk to a boil. Reduce heat so liquid is barely boiling.Stirring constantly, pour in polenta in a thin, steady stream, pausing occasionally to break up any lumps. Stir in sugar and salt.
  2. Simmer, stirring often, until polenta is soft and creamy to bite, 20 to 40 minutes (if heat is too high, bubbles may "spit" globs of hot polenta out of the pan).
  3. Ladle polenta into bowls and top each serving with about 1 tablespoon blackberry jam and a dollop of crme frache.

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein11.87%
Fat15.19%
Carbs72.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.85
Glycemic Load
7.76
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8130434466445%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.28kcal
11.26%
Fat:3.79g
5.83%
Saturated Fat:1.92g
12.03%
Carbohydrates:40.94g
13.65%
Net Carbohydrates:40.37g
14.68%
Sugar:16.89g
18.77%
Cholesterol:12.98mg
4.33%
Sodium:248.1mg
10.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.66g
13.33%
Calcium:164.16mg
16.42%
Phosphorus:152.54mg
15.25%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.42%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.17%
Selenium:7.72µg
11.03%
Vitamin D:1.3µg
8.65%
Vitamin A:362.75IU
7.26%
Potassium:249.31mg
7.12%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.08%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.97%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.87%
Magnesium:23.05mg
5.76%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.43%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.34%
Fiber:0.57g
2.28%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.95%
Iron:0.34mg
1.9%
Copper:0.04mg
1.85%
Vitamin C:1.28mg
1.55%
Folate:5.87µg
1.47%
Source:My Recipes