Recipe By : Prevention's Healthy One-Dish Meals, 1996
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:35
Categories : Low-Fat Quick'n'easy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Low-fat milk (1%)
2 c Water
1 1/4 c Coarse corn meal
1/2 ts Salt
2 ts Olive oil
1 c Onions -- chopped
1 tb Garlic -- minced
2 c Green bell peppers -- diced
2 c Eggplant -- peel and dice
2 c Tomatoes -- diced
1/4 c Fresh basil -- minced
1 ts Dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c Low-fat Monterey Jack cheese --
- shredded
Preparation time: 7 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Polenta, cooked corn meal, is a cinch in the microwave. Here it is
topped with a vegetable melange from southern France.
Polenta:
In a rectangular 3 qt microwave-safe casserole, mix the milk and
water. Whisk in the corn meal and salt.
Cover with vented plastic. Microwave on high power for a total of
12 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stop and stir
after 6 minutes.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Ratatouille:
Coat a large no-stick frying pan with no-stick spray. Add the oil and
place over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic and green
peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the
onions and peppers begin to soften.
Add the eggplant, tomatoes, basil, oregano and black pepper. Cook,
stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until the eggplant is
tender.
To Serve:
Spoon the vegetables over the corn meal. Sprinkle with the Monterey
Jack. Microwave for 1 minute, or until the cheese melts.
