Our yummy recipe makes 8 servings. Each 1-cup serving provides about 240 calories, 5 g total fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 7 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugars, 11 g protein.
Ingredients
4 cups water
1½ cups cornmeal, or polenta uncooked
1 can (11 oz.) whole-kernel corn mixed with green and red peppers, drained
1 can (7 oz.) green chiles
½ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. margarine or butter
6 oz. cheddar cheese, reduced fat, shredded
1 can (15 oz.) rinsed black or pinto beans
Garnish: cilantro sprigs
1 red bell pepper cut into rings
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or polenta. Reduce heat to low.
Continue stirring; add the corn, chiles, and salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
Gently stir in the margarine, cheese, and beans.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.
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