Next Generation Life Fitness

Lower-Fat Polenta

Preptime: 15 min.
Cooktime: 10 min.

Calories: 119
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Satfat: 2g
Sodium: 202mg

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 1/4 cups skim milk
1 bay leaf
cayenne pepper to taste
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, keeping the heat low so the garlic doesn't burn.

2. Add the skim milk, bay leaf and cayenne pepper. Increase the heat and bring the milk to a boil.

3. Slowly, pour the cornmeal into the hot milk, whisking constantly. After all the cornmeal has been added, cook 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring constantly.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and slowly stir in the grated cheese.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.