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Mini Polenta Cakes With Smoked Salmon Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 egg whites
  •  Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tsps margarine
  • 1 c frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
  • 1/3 c sliced onion
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 c nonfat cream cheese, softened
  •  Vegetable cooking spray
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsps plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 egg
  •  Dash of salt
  • 2 1/3 c low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 c yellow cornmeal
  • 3 oz cold-smoked salmon, cut into 20 (2 x 1/2-inch) strips
  • 1/2 c low-fat buttermilk

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine first 3 ingredients In a large-ish saucepan.
  • Step #2 Gradually add broth, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
  • Step #3 Bring to a boil, & reduce heat to medium.
  • Step #4 Cook 3 mins or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat; stir in the buttermilk & Parmesan cheese, & set aside.
  • Step #6 Place the corn & onion in a food processor/blender, & process until corn is coarsely sliced.
  • Step #7 Combine corn mixture, egg whites, & egg In a large-ish bowl; stir well.
  • Step #8 Stir in cornmeal mixture, 1/4 tsp salt, & peppers.
  • Step #9 Pour polenta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly.
  • Step #10 Bake at 400° for 50 mins or until browned.
  • Step #11 Let mixture cool.
  • Step #12 Cut corn mixture into 20 decorative shapes with a 1 1/2-inch cutter.
  • Step #13 Remove shapes from baking dish, & arrange on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #14 Discard remaining polenta mixture.
  • Step #15 Bake at 400° for 20 mins.
  • Step #16 Combine nonfat cream cheese, & dash of salt in a small bowl; stir well, grated lemon rind, yogurt, & set aside.
  • Step #17 Spoon about 1/4 tsp cream cheese mixture onto each polenta cake.
  • Step #18 Top each cake with a salmon strip, & garnish with fresh dill, if desired.
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