Trader Joe's Organic Polenta
Eating whole grains is tasty when you’re eating polenta. And it’s remarkably low in points/calories, too. Although you can make it from scratch, using it premade makes it a lot more likely you’ll actually use it and eat it. Trader Joe’s polenta is under two bucks, is organic, and tastes great.
Stats
Servings per Package: 5
Calories: 70
Fat: 0 grams
Sodium: 310 mg
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 2 grams
WW Points: 1
Using it is super easy: open the package, slice, and bake or saute if you like. I use it as a substitute for noodles in a vegetarian lasagna. At this time of year, it’s a great base for Polenta with Tomato and Basil.
Polenta with Tomato and Basil
Serves 5 as an appetizer, or 2 as a light meal
Ingredients
1 chub polenta
2-3 ripe tomatoes
10 leaves fresh basil
parmesan cheese (optional)
Preheat the oven to 375. Slice the polenta into 10 slices, and arrange on a cookie sheet. Slice the tomatoes, and place on the polenta rounds. Chop the basil, and arrange on the tomato slices. Sprinkle parmesan cheese if desired.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are roasted. 2 slices are 1 WW point.
