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Eggs With Polenta

1 tbsp butter

⅓ cup tomato, chopped

½ cup onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped (1 tsp)

½ tsp sugar

½ cup Creamy Cheesy Polenta, chilled

1 egg

Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and onions.

When onions and tomatoes begin to simmer, turn the heat down to low. Add garlic and sugar. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan, cover to keep warm and set aside.

Coat pan with cooking spray and turn heat up to medium. Form the chilled polenta into a patty and place in the pan. Cook until brown and carefully flip over.

Crack the egg into the pan beside polenta. Cook to desired doneness, flipping once.

Remove polenta to a plate, top with egg and tomato/onion mix. Serve immediately.

1 serving, 340 calories

Creamy Cheesy Polenta

4 cups water

1 tsp salt

1 cup yellow cornmeal

2 tbsp butter

½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Heat water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add salt and cornmeal, whisking gently. Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture is thickened. Reduce heat to low and continue to whisk constantly for about 2 minutes or until thick.

Cover the pan and continue to cook for 30-35, whisking vigorously every 5-10 minutes, taking the time to scrape the sides of the pan. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and cheese until melted.

Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional butter or cheese if desired.

4 servings, 255 calories per serving

Hack: Polenta can be eaten alone or as a side dish to replace rice or potatoes.

Hack: Use this polenta to make Eggs With Polenta!

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Eggs With Polenta

Creamy Cheesy Polenta

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