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Carb Safe ≤ 30g	Low Carb ≤ 15g	Very Low Carb ≤ 3g
Low Cholesterol ≤ 60mg (main dish) ≤ 20mg (all others)	Low Calorie ≤ 360 calories (main dish) ≤ 120 calories (all others)	Low Saturated Fat ≤ 3g (main dish) ≤ 1g (all others)
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Polenta con Chile y Queso

Source: Food Stamp Nutrition Connection

Polenta, corn, peppers, and cheese meld for a flavorful dish!

Nutrition Facts

Makes 8 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	198.9

Total Carbs	28.5 g

Dietary Fiber	6.2 g

Sugars	2.4 g

Total Fat	6.4 g

Saturated Fat	2.9 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.0 g

Potassium	150.7 mg

Protein	10.2 g

Sodium	804.9 mg

Dietary Exchanges 6.4 Fat, 0.2 Vegetables, 0.8 Meat, 0.7 Starch, 0.2 Lean Meat

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Ingredients

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or polenta. Reduce heat to low.
Continue stirring, add the corn, chiles, and salt. Cook 6-8 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
Gently stir in the margarine, cheese and beans.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
If desired, garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.