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Crisp Polenta Rounds With Fresh Figs, Raspberries, And Maple Syrup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 20 fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 c finely sliced onion
  • 2 tbsps reduced-fat sour cream
  •  Cooking spray
  • 6 fresh figs, sliced
  • 4 c water
  • 2 tbsps plain low-fat yogurt
  •  Rosemary sprigs (optional)
  • 1/2 c maple syrup
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 c dry polenta

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine sour cream & yogurt in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Step #2 Cover up & put in the fridge.
  • Step #3 Heat oil in a medium saucepan over med-heat/flame; add onion.
  • Step #4 Cook 5 mins or until tender, stirring frequently; add polenta.
  • Step #5 Cook 1 min, stirring constantly.
  • Step #6 Add water & salt; stir with a whisk until polenta begins to absorb water (about 2 mins).
  • Step #7 Reduce heat to low; cover & cook polenta mixture 25 mins, stirring every once in awhile.
  • Step #8 Pour polenta into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #9 Refrigerate, uncovered, 30 mins or until cool.
  • Step #10 Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Step #11 Cut the polenta into 8 pieces with a 2-inch round cutter, & discard excess polenta.
  • Step #12 Arrange rounds on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #13 Bake at 400° for 40 mins, turning after 20 mins.
  • Step #14 Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Step #15 Arrange 2 polenta rounds on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 5 raspberries & 3 fig slices.
  • Step #16 Drizzle 2 tbsps maple syrup over each serving; top each with 1 tbsp sour cream mixture.
  • Step #17 Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.
  • Enjoy the Crisp Polenta Rounds with Fresh Figs, Raspberries, & Maple Syrup recipe

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