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Aztec Amaranth Polenta with Red Bean, Corn and Chile Ragout

Contributed by: Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods

This recipe uses a combination of corn and amaranth for the polenta, adding more whole grain goodness. Gluten Free, High Fiber, Lactose Free, Soy Free, Vegan.

Polenta

Ragout

  • 1 cup Onion, sliced in strips
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper, sliced in strips
  • 1 large Poblano Pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn
  • 2 Tbsp Canola Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked Red Kidney Beans
  • 14 oz Tomato Puree, fire-roasted
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh Cilantro

Directions

Polenta

Step 1

Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lightly rubbing it with olive oil. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the vegetable stock, polenta, amaranth and salt to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir the mixture often until thick, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Scrape the cooked grain into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Chill.

Ragout

Step 1

Prepare the vegetables and reserve. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add oil, then add onions, peppers and corn and cook, stirring. When onions are tender, add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato puree, kidney beans and oregano and simmer until thick. Stir in salt and cilantro. Take off heat and keep warm; adjust seasonings.

Step 2

Preheat broiler. Oil a baking sheet. Run a paring knife around the polenta in the pan and loosen it, then flip out onto the baking sheet. Slice the polenta into four squares, and then cut each into two triangles. Move the pieces so they are not touching. Lightly oil the tops of the polenta pieces and broil them 6 inches from the heat. Watch them carefully, and turn when the tops are golden and crisp.

Step 3

When the polenta is hot and crispy on the edges, serve with ragout. Top each serving with crumbled queso fresco or a dollop of crema if desired.

Makes 8 servings.
Aztec Amaranth Polenta with Red Bean, Corn and Chile Ragout

Servings: 8

Rating

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Products Used in this Recipe

Grains Beans Seeds
Organic Amaranth Grain

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Gluten Free
Gluten Free Corn Grits/Polenta

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Baking Aids
Sea Salt

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Grains Beans Seeds
Red Kidney Beans

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Baking Aids
Sea Salt

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Troy August 25, 2012
EXCELLENT! I made a few minor changes (substituted quinoa for the amaranth and since I had no veg stock, I grated carrots and tri-color bell peppers in water), but it worked well. RECOMMENDED!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 254g
Recipe Yield: 8
Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Calories 200  
Calories from Fat 40  
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g %
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 370mg 15%
Potassium 480mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 5g 0%
Protein 7g 0%
Phosphorus 91mg 10%
     
     
     
     
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.