Polenta with Quick Fire Roasted Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce

Name: Polenta with Quick Fire Roasted Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 orange bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups coarse-ground cornmeal; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish; Chopped green onion, if deired

50 Minutes Prep
1 Hour 5 Minutes Total
6 Servings
250 Calories per Serving

A little red wine vinegar lends just the right amount of tartness to balance the sweet bell peppers in this tomato sauce. Creamy, cheesy polenta makes this dish a hearty meal.

Ingredient List

Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, seeded, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 orange bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Polenta

6 cups water
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
1 1/2 cups coarse-ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
Chopped green onion, if deired

Preparation

In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions in olive oil 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, vinegar, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper; continue cooking about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in large heavy pot, heat water and 3/4 teaspoon salt to boiling; add cornmeal in a thin stream, beating constantly with whisk. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes, beating constantly.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in butter and 1/4 cup cheese.
To serve, pour onto large, warmed serving platter or individual dinner plates. Spoon tomato-bell pepper sauce on top, and garnish with additional cheese and green onions, if desired. Serve warm.

Tips

Coarse-ground cornmeal gives the polenta an appealing, rustic texture, but regular cornmeal will work in this recipe, too.
For an ultra-creamy polenta, try stirring in 4 oz of mascarpone cheese with the butter.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6

Serving size: 1 Serving

Amount per serving (Calories ): 250

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6g	10%
Saturated Fat	2&½g	12%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	10mg	3%
Sodium	680mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate	42g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3g	14%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value not available
Sugars	7g	% Value not available
Protein	6g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	0%
Vitamin E	Value not available	4%
Calcium	Value not available	10%
Iron	Value not available	15%
Potassium	250mg	7%
Thiamin	Value not available	15%
Riboflavin	Value not available	10%
Niacin	Value not available	15%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	15%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	0%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	4%
Phosphorus	Value not available	10%
Magnesium	Value not available	8%
Zinc	Value not available	4%
Manganese	Value not available	10%
Selenium	Value not available	8%
Copper	Value not available	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.