Polenta Fritters with Asparagus & Eggs

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Polenta Fritters with Asparagus & Eggs
15 min.
1
302kcal

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Polenta Fritters with Asparagus & Eggs: A Gluten-Free Culinary Delight!

Dive into a delightful gluten-free recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds in just 15 minutes. This versatile dish serves as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish, ensuring it caters to any occasion. With a caloric content of 302 kcal per serving, it's the perfect balance of nutrition and flavor.

Prepare to be amazed by the star of this recipe: polenta. Not only is it naturally high in Resistant Starch, but it's also rich in fiber and boasts a decent amount of protein. Its creamy, soft texture makes it a crowd-pleaser, and its versatility allows for various culinary creations. You can enjoy it as a creamy dish, bake it into crunchy sticks, or even substitute it for white bread in making croutons.

This recipe introduces a unique twist on the classic polenta dish by combining it with fresh asparagus and a perfectly fried egg. The result? A harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. The polenta slices are pan-fried to achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior, complementing the tender asparagus spears and the runny yolk of the egg.

Sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top for an extra layer of flavor. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a good balance of macronutrients, with 27.38% protein, 37.29% fat, and 35.33% carbohydrates.

Embrace the world of gluten-free cuisine with this easy-to-make, nutritious, and utterly delicious Polenta Fritters with Asparagus & Eggs. Your taste buds and waistline will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  asparagus trimmed
  • serving pepper black to taste
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons parmesan shredded
  • ounces precooked polenta tube cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add polenta and asparagus; cook 8 minutes, turning once.
  3. Push polenta and asparagus to side of pan. Recoat pan with cooking spray.
  4. Add eggs, and fry until yolks are set, about 3 minutes.
  5. Serve eggs on warm polenta with asparagus on the side.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese and black pepper.
  7. Carb Star: Polenta
  8. gram of Resistant Starch per 1/2 cup cooked
  9. This soft, creamy grain is made from cooked cornmeal. Naturally high in Resistant Starch, polenta is also rich in fiber and contains a decent amount of protein, too. And it's versatile. It can be cooked into a creamy consistency or baked into crunchy sticks. In fact, you can even use it instead of white bread to make croutons.

Nutrition Facts

Calories302kcal
Protein27.38%
Fat37.29%
Carbs35.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
91
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.16999993117%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
5.47mg
Kaempferol
1.33mg
Quercetin
13.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.01kcal
15.1%
Fat:12.53g
19.28%
Saturated Fat:4.85g
30.33%
Carbohydrates:26.72g
8.91%
Net Carbohydrates:24.17g
8.79%
Sugar:2.43g
2.7%
Cholesterol:378.8mg
126.27%
Sodium:307.54mg
13.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.71g
41.43%
Selenium:39.76µg
56.79%
Vitamin K:40.57µg
38.64%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.41%
Phosphorus:336.19mg
33.62%
Vitamin A:1397.14IU
27.94%
Folate:99.34µg
24.83%
Iron:4.17mg
23.16%
Calcium:202.99mg
20.3%
Vitamin B5:1.98mg
19.75%
Vitamin B12:1.01µg
16.83%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.12%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.69%
Vitamin E:2.19mg
14.61%
Copper:0.29mg
14.43%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.01%
Vitamin D:2.05µg
13.67%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.25%
Potassium:378.17mg
10.8%
Fiber:2.55g
10.21%
Magnesium:38.52mg
9.63%
Vitamin B3:1.34mg
6.7%
Vitamin C:5.38mg
6.52%
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