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- 1/2 cup dried tomatoes
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 1 14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal (polenta)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 small zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 small yellow or green sweet pepper, cut into strips
- 1 small lemon
- 8 eggs
- 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,
- cal. (kcal) 465,
- Fat, total (g) 21,
- chol. (mg) 445,
- sat. fat (g) 8,
- carb. (g) 44,
- Monosaturated fat (g) 8,
- Polyunsaturated fat (g) 3,
- Trans fatty acid (g) 0,
- fiber (g) 6,
- sugar (g) 14,
- pro. (g) 29,
- vit. A (IU) 1263,
- vit. 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 (mg) 424,
- iron (mg) 5,
- Mark as Free Exchange () 0,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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