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1/2
cup dried tomatoes
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2 1/4
cups milk
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1
14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1
cup yellow cornmeal (polenta)
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1/3
cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1
tablespoon olive oil
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1
small onion, thinly sliced
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2
small zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced lengthwise
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1
small yellow or green sweet pepper, cut into strips
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1
small lemon
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8
eggs
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Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, shaved Parmesan cheese, and/or Italian seasoning (optional)
1. In small bowl cover dried tomatoes with boiling water; set aside. In large saucepan combine milk and chicken broth; bring just to boiling over high heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 12 to 15 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in grated Parmesan. Reduce heat to low; cover and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes. In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, zucchini, sweet pepper, and dried tomatoes. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
3. In another deep large skillet, add water until half-full. Squeeze half of lemon into skillet. Cut remaining half into wedges; set aside. Bring water and juice to simmer. Break eggs one at a time into a small cup and slide into water Cook 4 eggs at a time in simmering water for 4 to 5 minutes until whites are firm and yolks are firm but still a little soft. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Repeat.
4. To serve, ladle polenta into bowls, top with zucchini mixture and 2 poached eggs. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, Italian seasoning and/or Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings.
- Servings Per Recipe 4,
- Calories 465,
- Protein (gm) 29,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 44,
- Fat, total (gm) 21,
- Cholesterol (mg) 445,
- Saturated fat (gm) 8,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 8,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 3,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 6,
- Sugar, total (gm) 14,
- Vitamin A (IU) 1263,
- Vitamin C (mg) 1,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 1,
- Niacin (mg) 4,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
- Folate (µg) 101,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 2,
- Sodium (mg) 953,
- Potassium (mg) 990,
- Calcium (DV %) 424,
- Iron (DV %) 5,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Wow...this is a keeper for sure. I made it for a late Sunday breakfast and it has been a regular weekly dish. The sundried tomatoes really make the meal pop.
3/11/2012 07:36:57 AM Report AbuseI made this for supper yesterday - it was fantastic!!! My husband and 3 year old loved it too - bonus!!!
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