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Polenta Stuffed Peppers - Gluten Free

Contributed by: Kelly Mapes

This recipe was one of the winners of our "Every Meal of the Day" recipe contest, which was hosted by Cooking Light Magazine.

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Corn Grits/Polenta
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Tb Olive Oil
  • 1 Tb Butter
  • 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup Onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 - oz cans diced Tomatoes w/ Basil, Garlic and Oregano, divided
  • 1 cup Parsley, chopped
  • 4 large Green Bell Peppers, cut in half lengthwise, cored and seeded

Directions

Bring water to a boil over in a large, deep pan. Add salt and gradually stir in polenta.

Reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring frequently until mixture is very thick, about 30 minutes. Stir in both cheeses. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 can of tomatoes and parsley. Fold polenta mixture into vegetable mixture.

Spoon mixture into pepper halves. Lightly grease 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread remaining can of tomatoes in bottom of pan. Place peppers in pan; cover with foil.

Bake in 350°F oven for 50 minutes. Remove foil and cook an additional 10 minutes or until peppers are tender.  Makes 8 servings.

Polenta Stuffed Peppers - Gluten Free

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Gluten Free Corn Grits/Polenta

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Serving (quarter bell pepper) Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Calories 270  
Calories from Fat 120  
Total Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat g %
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 780mg 32%
Potassium g %
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 8g 0%
Protein 13g 26%
Phosphorus g %
     
     
     
     
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.