Traditional polenta with fresh herbs of the season
This simple yet rustic side-dish provides a touch of nature and delicious flavours to your meal with fresh herbs and eatable flowers if you wish
Ingredients (i)
1000 ml water
0,5 tablespoon salt - to your taste
250 g polenta
1 handful flat-leaf parsley - roughly chop - rinse before use
4 tablespoons chive - finely chop
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients according to the list above and read through the recipe before starting
- Heat a casserole and add (i)1000 ml water
- Add (i)0,5 tablespoon salt
- Add (i) slowly when whisking constantly250 g polenta
- Reduce the heat to low
- Simmer for 5 minutes (timer), stirring often
- Simmer gently on low heat with the lid on for 35 minutes (timer), stirring now and then
- Adjust with some more liquid if too thick
- Add (i) and stir it together1 handful flat-leaf parsley, 4 tablespoons chive
- Serve
Notes
Use whatever fresh herbs that are available and in season and eatable flowers if you wish
Use a wooden spoon to stir and be careful not to scrape the bottom of the casserole
Nutrition Facts
Traditional polenta with fresh herbs of the season
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
233
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Potassium
100
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.5
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Sodium
898
mg
39
%
Vitamin A
350
IU
7
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.03
mg
2
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.3
mg
3
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Vitamin E
0.01
mg
0
%
Vitamin K
23
µg
22
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Copper
0.1
mg
5
%
Folate
8
µg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Manganese
0.1
mg
5
%
Magnesium
21
mg
5
%
Phosphorus
48
mg
5
%
Selenium
11
µg
16
%
Zinc
0.3
mg
2
%
Choline
0.3
mg
Net Carbohydrates
49
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The information shown is an estimation only and not a substitute for professional advice.