Fine Vegetable Cuisine

Polenta Cheese Squares

with Spinach
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Polenta Cheese Squares

Polenta Cheese Squares - Italian national colors in a savory dish - buon appetito!

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Health Score:
93 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 40 min.
Ready in
Calories:
250
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The extremely high-quality nutrient mix of this italo-vegetarian slimming product easily irons out a small nutritional sin from the day before! Spinach is considered one of the best vegetable iron suppliers. The vitamin C, which is also included, ensures that the body can use vegetable iron particularly well.

Vitamin C is unfortunately quite sensitive to heat. Drink a glass of orange juice with your meal to make the best use of the iron it contains.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie250 cal.(12 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat4 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates36 g(24 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage9.5 g(32 %)
Vitamin A1.4 mg(175 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E3.9 mg(33 %)
Vitamin K599.3 μg(999 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin4 mg(33 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate107 μg(36 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin16.1 μg(36 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C50 mg(53 %)
Potassium929 mg(23 %)
Calcium303 mg(30 %)
Magnesium113 mg(38 %)
Iron8.8 mg(59 %)
Iodine24 μg(12 %)
Zinc1.4 mg(18 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.6 g
Uric acid169 mg
Cholesterol10 mg
Complete sugar9 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
1 garlic clove
3 sprigs thyme
400 milliliters Vegetable broth
80 grams Cornmeal (polenta)
salt
1 Red onion (about 80 grams)
300 grams Spinach (frozen)
2 small Zucchini (about 400 grams)
40 grams Mozzarella
peppers
½ tsp pink peppercorns
How healthy are the main ingredients?
SpinachMozzarellathymegarlic clovesaltZucchini
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Measuring cups, 1 Wooden spoon, 2 Pots, 1 Large knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Baking sheet

Preparation steps

1.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 1

Peel the garlic and chop finely. Rinse thyme and shake dry. Set aside 1 sprig of thyme and pluck the leaves from the rest.

2.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 2

Boil 300 ml (approximately 1 1/4 cups) vegetable broth with garlic and thyme leaves. Sprinkle in the polenta while stirring and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Be careful, polenta can sputter during cooking.)

3.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 3

Season polenta mixture with salt, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread into a rectangle (about 10 x 15 cm) (approximately 4 x 6 inches).

4.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 4

Peel the red onion and cut into rings.

5.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 5

Bring remaining vegetable broth (100 ml) (approximately 1/2 cup) to a boil and add onion and spinach. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes over low heat.

6.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 6

Rinse zucchini and cut into short sticks. Add to spinach and cook for about 3 minutes.

7.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 7

Meanwhile, cut mozzarella into thin slices and scatter evenly on the polenta. Bake in preheated oven at 225°C (fan 200°C, gas: mark 3-4) (approximately 450°F) until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

8.
Polenta Cheese Squares preparation step 8

Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Cut polenta into 4 pieces, arrange on the vegetables and sprinkle with pink peppercorns. Garnish with reserved thyme sprig, broken into smaller pieces, and serve. 

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