Polenta Sticks Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Polenta Sticks

These sticks are so yummy - it doesn't make any sense.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Side Dish
Snack

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp fat free butter replacement
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 second olive oil cooking spray

Directions

  • Bring water, salt and garlic to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually sprinkle in cornmeal, whisking in constantly; whisk until mixture is blended and smooth.
  • Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally until polenta is thick but still pourable, about 6 to 8 minutes (add more water by the teaspoonful if polenta becomes too thick). Remove from heat and stir in butter substitute (like Molly McButter).
  • Rinse an 8" square baking pan with cold water; do not dry pan. Pour polenta into pan; spread into a smooth layer with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until firm.
  • Make 8 horizontal cuts in polenta in one direction and then 3 vertical cuts to yield 24 sticks.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add half of polenta sticks in a single layer.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, without turning, until bottoms are slightly crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove to plate and repeat with remaining oil and polenta.
  • Note: you can skip all the steps for making polenta and just buy a tube of polenta, cut it up, then fry it up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 99
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 3.68g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.514g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.478g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.538g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 312mg
    % Daily Value 14%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 14.88g
    % Daily Value 5%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 1.3g
      % Daily Value 5%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 0.19g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 1.49g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 0mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 0mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 30mg
    % Daily Value 1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 99 KCal
  • Fat 3.68 g
  • Carbs 14.88 g
  • Protein 1.49 g

There are 99 calories in 1 serving of Polenta Sticks.

How long would it take to burn off 99 KCal?

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10 minutes

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8 minutes

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11 minutes

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11 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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