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Polenta-Cheese Casserole

Family Dining (2 Adults and 2 Children)
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Polenta-Cheese Casserole

Polenta-Cheese Casserole - Colourful filling meal from the oven

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Health Score:
75 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 20 min.
Ready in
Calories:
517
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Schichtkäse is particularly low-fat. Together with the sour cream and Parmesan cheese, it provides a thick portion of protein and calcium.

A large bowl of green salad with it brings freshness and extra vitamins to the table.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie517 cal.(25 %)
Protein27 g(28 %)
Fat19 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates55 g(37 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.5 g(15 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0.3 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E3.6 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin6.8 mg(57 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate81 μg(27 %)
Pantothenic acid1.8 mg(30 %)
Biotin18.7 μg(42 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.7 μg(57 %)
Vitamin C23 mg(24 %)
Potassium621 mg(16 %)
Calcium400 mg(40 %)
Magnesium60 mg(20 %)
Iron1.6 mg(11 %)
Iodine29 μg(15 %)
Zinc1.9 mg(24 %)
Saturated fatty acids8.2 g
Uric acid37 mg
Cholesterol39 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 ½ pints vegetable stock
7 ozs Polenta
2 Tbsps Canola oil
14 ozs Cottage cheese
5 ozs Sour cream
salt
peppers
1 pc Parmesan (50 grams)
6 Tomatoes (500 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Cottage cheesePolentaSour creamParmesansaltTomato
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Measuring cups, 1 Pot, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Loaf pan (26x10x7 cm), 1 Tablespoon, 1 Brush, 1 Offset spatula, 1 Bowl, 1 Fine grater, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Casserole dish (33x22x6 cm)

Preparation steps

1.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 1

Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a large pot. Sprinkle the polenta into the pot, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture forms a thick paste, about 15 minutes.

2.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 2

Coat a loaf pan (26 x 10 x 7 cm) (approximately 10 x 4 x 3 inches) with 1 tablespoon oil. Pour in the polenta mixture and set aside to cool for about 30 minutes.

3.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 3

Meanwhile, mix the sliced cheese and sour cream in a bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

4.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 4

Grate the Parmesan. Mix half of the Parmesan into the sour cream and cheese mixture. 

5.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 5

Rinse tomatoes, cut out stems and cut tomato into slices.

6.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 6

Turn out the polenta onto a work surface or cutting board and cut into slices.

7.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 7

Coat a 33 x 22 x 6 cm (approximately 13 x 9 x 2-inch) baking dish with the remaining oil. Alternate layering the polenta, cheese mixture and tomatoes into the dish. 

8.
Polenta-Cheese Casserole preparation step 8

Sprinkle the dish with the remaining Parmesan and bake in preheated oven at 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 3) (approximately 400°F/convection 350°F) until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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