Lower-Fat Polenta

This recipe serves:  4 6 8

2/3 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2/3 bay leaf
cayenne pepper to taste
1/3 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, keeping the heat low so the garlic doesn't burn.

2. Add the skim milk, bay leaf and cayenne pepper. Increase the heat and bring the milk to a boil.

3. Slowly, pour the cornmeal into the hot milk, whisking constantly. After all the cornmeal has been added, cook 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring constantly.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and slowly stir in the grated cheese.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

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