Polenta-Asiago Croutons
These croutons are so addictive, you'll be dreaming of different ways to use them. Float them in soup or serve on top of a salad.
From EatingWell: EatingWell Serves Two
Yield: 2 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tube polenta, cubed
- 3 tablespoons shredded Asiago cheese
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add polenta cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Per serving:
152 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 2 g mono); 9 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 1 g fiber; 497 mg sodium; 0 mg potassium.
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 high-fat meat, 1/2 fat