This breakfast is super easy, and it’s corn flavor is a great alternative to oatmeal. You make it the night before so it cooks while you’re asleep. You and your family will wake to a great meal to start the day. Corn has essential fiber, and also has several important nutrients, including vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
cooking spray
Coat inside of cooker lightly with cooking spray
Turn it on to HIGH
Pour in water
Measure in salt and cornmeal, mixing well.
Cover and cook for 1 hour on HIGH.
Remove lid, stir thoroughly and set heat down to LOW.
Cook for 6-9 hours on LOW until tender
Polenta will be very thick, so adjust liquid if a thinner consistency is desired
Nutrition Information:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 9 (8%)
Protein 2.5g 4%
Sodium 450mg 18%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 1.1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Total Carbohydrate 23.4g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8%
Sugars 0.2g
