Spicy Black Beans and Polenta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 218.9
- Total Fat: 8.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 690.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
- Protein: 7.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Spicy Black Beans and Polenta calories by ingredient
Introduction
Low on carbs, fat, and calories, and high on flavor, this quick and easy meal will fill you right up. Low on carbs, fat, and calories, and high on flavor, this quick and easy meal will fill you right up.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 can low sodium black beans (do not drain)
1 tube pre-cooked polenta
1/2 medium-sized yellow onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp hot chili oil
2 tbsp extra light olive oil for cooking
Directions
Heat large pan over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook until slightly browned (no oil - stir frequently and add water as necessary).
Stir in entire can of black beans, including water; add bouillon and chili oil.
Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
Turn off heat and allow to sit at least ten minutes, covered.
Heat olive oil in small non-stick pan.
Slice polenta 1/2" thick; fry in oil until edges are browned.
Blot with paper towel to remove excess oil.
Spoon beans over polenta, and enjoy!
One serving is approximately 2.5 1/2" slices of polenta with 1/2 cup of beans. Watch your sodium for the rest of the day!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHENAPAN.
Add onion and garlic; cook until slightly browned (no oil - stir frequently and add water as necessary).
Stir in entire can of black beans, including water; add bouillon and chili oil.
Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
Turn off heat and allow to sit at least ten minutes, covered.
Heat olive oil in small non-stick pan.
Slice polenta 1/2" thick; fry in oil until edges are browned.
Blot with paper towel to remove excess oil.
Spoon beans over polenta, and enjoy!
One serving is approximately 2.5 1/2" slices of polenta with 1/2 cup of beans. Watch your sodium for the rest of the day!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHENAPAN.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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SASSIBRIX
Sounds really good. I make my own polenta and add roasted red peppers. I also cook my own beans.I don't have hot chili oil, so would add spices of choice to the beans and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You could add some cooked vegetables, and some browned tofu to give it more color - 5/7/08
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Rinsing and draining canned beans reduces the sodium by about 40%. Replace with 1/4 C low sodium salsa. I like to saute finely diced canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (found on mexican food aisle) with the onion and garlic. Beans also good in taco salads or lightly mashed in tacos & burritos - 9/6/12
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