Basil Polenta with Beans 'n' Peppers

Name: Basil Polenta with Beans 'n' Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 425 grams can black beans, rinsed and drained; 118 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium green pepper, cut into strips; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 0 teaspoons pepper; 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 710 milliliters water; 237 milliliters yellow cornmeal

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your recipe box, Basil Polenta with Beans 'n' Peppers might be a recipe you should try. This side dish has 309 calories, 11g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of onion, bell pepper, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in basil. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until thick and creamy.

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Cornmeal

Basil

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Transfer to an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

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Cooking Spray

In a large skillet, saute the peppers, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, pepper and remaining salt; keep warm.

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Peppers

Garlic

Pepper

Beans

Onion

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Cut polenta into four squares; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn and broil 5-6 minutes longer or until heated through. Top with vegetable mixture.

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Vegetable