Polenta!

[Kitty]

So, I just discovered Polenta and I thought I'd spread the word.

I use it instead of pasta. Plus, one serving (which is extremely filling) is only 70 calories and 1 gram of fat. They also carry whole wheat polenta.

I highly recommend!

[ce607]

I have long wondered about polenta and am thrilled to find out it's a winner. Do you just buy it in a regular grocery store? Is it with pasta? I think these logistics problems are what have kept me from polenta.

[paiger81]

I'm willing to try Polenta, but I need to give a quick plug for Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wa), it's a seed, but cooks up just like rice. Quite yummy and healthy, too.

[MetFanL]

So, I just discovered Polenta and I thought I'd spread the word.

I use it instead of pasta. Plus, one serving (which is extremely filling) is only 70 calories and 1 gram of fat. They also carry whole wheat polenta.

I highly recommend!

You cook it similar to the way you'd make risotto, yes?

[Kitty]

So - the reason its so great is because its super easy to cook.

You cut it up into cubes (any size you like)
add some veggies
add some tomato sauce on top
microwave for like 3 minutes

There are probably a lot of other ways to cook it, but this is what I do. They have other recipes on the package.

[ebruening]

OOH! I LOOVE quinoa. Yum, yum, yum! :D

[cornflakegirl]

i like to grill polenta or bake it then cover with some sauce & veggies.

paige - i like quinoa too. i was on a quinoa kick for breakfast last week.

[winneythepooh7]

I haven't had this in quite some time. It is pretty tasty. I think I will buy some at my next trip to the grocery store. Thanx for the reminder.

[Kitty]

OOH! I LOOVE quinoa. Yum, yum, yum! :D

I looked for it at Trader Joe's last night..but I don't think they carry it. What isle is it in?