Creamy Polenta with Cherry Tomato Relish

(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cherry tomatoes
  
• Low-fat cooking spray
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil
  
• ¼ cup sliced shallots
  
• 1½ tbsp sugar
  
• ¾ cup dry white wine
  
• 1½ tsp divided salt
  
• ¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
  
• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  
• 1 cup dry polenta
  
• ½ cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese
  

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  
• Spray a shallow roasting pan with low-fat cooking spray.
  
• Cut slits at bottom of each cherry tomato then place stem-side down in roasting pan. Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F and continue to bake for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes.
  
• Heat olive oil in a large-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  
• Add white wine, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  
• Add 11/2 tsp of the salt and the pepper.
  
• Remove from heat, stir in tomatoes, cover and set aside.
  
• In a large-size saucepan, add milk and water and bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  
• Gradually add dry polenta while stirring constantly with a whisk. Cover and cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat.
  
• Add 1 tsp salt, cover and let stand until polenta reaches a thick consistency (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  
• Pass the tomato relish and Parmesan shavings at the table.
  

Make 8 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(⅛ of recipe (220 g)): 184 Calories, 7 g Protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 7 mg cholesterol, 596 mg sodium