Polenta with Sausage and Greens

Gluten Free
Health score
20%
Polenta with Sausage and Greens
45 min.
4
347kcal

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Indulge in a comforting and hearty dish with our Polenta with Sausage and Greens, a delightful gluten-free recipe that brings together rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this meal is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.

The creamy polenta serves as a luscious base, absorbing the savory goodness of the hot Italian turkey sausages and vibrant mustard greens. With each bite, you'll experience a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, from the smoothness of the polenta to the robust taste of the sausage and the slight bitterness of the greens. This dish is a wonderful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while still enjoying a filling meal.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that serves four, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this meal guilt-free. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your loved ones with this delicious and nutritious Polenta with Sausage and Greens!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove peeled chopped
  • cups fat-skimmed beef broth 
  • 0.5 pound turkey sausage italian hot
  • cups skim milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan shredded italian shaved
  • cup cornmeal yellow
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  mustard greens washed and cut mustard greens (1 lb.; see notes)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In a 3- to 4-quart pan, mix broth, milk, and polenta. Stir over high heat until boiling; reduce heat to low and stir often until polenta is smooth to taste, 12 to 15 minutes. If polenta is thicker than desired, stir in 2 to 4 tablespoons water.
  2. Meanwhile, pour oil into a 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over high heat, tilting to coat bottom. When oil is hot, add sausages and break apart with a spoon.
  3. Add garlic and chili flakes; stir often until meat is browned and crumbled, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add mustard greens and stir often until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Spoon polenta equally into 4 bowls. Top equally with sausage-mustard green mixture.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories347kcal
Protein25.57%
Fat29.67%
Carbs44.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.69
Glycemic Load
19.53
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.71347834753%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.39mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:346.61kcal
17.33%
Fat:11.43g
17.58%
Saturated Fat:4.52g
28.28%
Carbohydrates:38.79g
12.93%
Net Carbohydrates:34.48g
12.54%
Sugar:9g
10%
Cholesterol:42.23mg
14.08%
Sodium:1668.81mg
72.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.16g
44.32%
Phosphorus:433.76mg
43.38%
Iron:7.02mg
38.99%
Selenium:24.2µg
34.58%
Calcium:334.79mg
33.48%
Vitamin B6:0.58mg
28.86%
Vitamin B12:1.44µg
24.08%
Zinc:3.39mg
22.6%
Vitamin C:18.4mg
22.31%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.09%
Vitamin B3:4.21mg
21.06%
Magnesium:79.31mg
19.83%
Fiber:4.31g
17.24%
Manganese:0.34mg
17.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.58%
Potassium:516.74mg
14.76%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
13.98%
Copper:0.2mg
10.21%
Vitamin D:1.41µg
9.4%
Vitamin A:459.55IU
9.19%
Folate:23.24µg
5.81%
Vitamin K:3.2µg
3.05%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Source:My Recipes