Diabetic Recipes

Creamy Polenta

(makes 4 servings)

2	cups (480 ml) water

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt (optional)

2/3	cup (235 g) polenta or stone-ground yellow cornmeal

2	tablespoons (24 g) grated Parmesan cheese

In a deep saucepan, bring the water and salt (if using) to a boil. Gradually stir in polenta and cook, stirring, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
Divide the polenta between 4 plates and serve as directed above.

Per servings:	98 calories (12% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 18 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 mg cholesterol, 41 mg potassium, 59 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.