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Polenta Pizza

For 1 Adult and 1 Child (1-6 Years)
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Polenta Pizza

Polenta Pizza - Succulent golden yellow corn dough makes this crust competitive with classic pizza crust

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Health Score:
62 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 45 min.
Ready in
Calories:
445
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Polenta, corn and tomatoes provide about a quarter of the magnesium that you and your child need every day. Mozzarella and sour cream provide protein and calcium.

If you want to save fat, take canned tuna without oil instead of salami.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie445 cal.(21 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat22 g(19 %)
Carbohydrates43 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.3 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin5.2 mg(43 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate40 μg(13 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin8.6 μg(19 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.2 μg(40 %)
Vitamin C16 mg(17 %)
Potassium468 mg(12 %)
Calcium196 mg(20 %)
Magnesium51 mg(17 %)
Iron1.5 mg(10 %)
Iodine13 μg(7 %)
Zinc1.8 mg(23 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.9 g
Uric acid62 mg
Cholesterol55 mg
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
salt
3 ozs Polenta
Nutmeg
peppers
3 Tbsps Sour cream (24% fat; 60 grams)
2 Tomatoes (about 160 grams)
2 slices Salami (about 30 grams)
2 Tbsps Corn (canned; 60 grams)
1 ball Mozzarella (about 125 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
PolentaSour creamCornsaltNutmegTomato
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot (with lid), 1 Measuring cups, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Nutmeg grater, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Offset spatula, 1 Sieve

Preparation steps

1.
Polenta Pizza preparation step 1

In a pot, bring 230 ml (approximately 1 cup) water with 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Stir in polenta and generously grate nutmeg directly into the pot. Season with pepper.

2.
Polenta Pizza preparation step 2

Cook polenta over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. When it thickens, stir in sour cream and season to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

3.
Polenta Pizza preparation step 3

Meanwhile, rinse tomatoes, wipe dry, halve, remove stems and cut into narrow strips. Cut salami into small cubes. Drain corn well in a sieve. Drain mozzarella.

4.
Polenta Pizza preparation step 4

Spread cooled polenta on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating a circle of about 20 cm (approximately 8 inches) in diameter.

5.
Polenta Pizza preparation step 5

Distribute drained corn, tomatoes and diced salami over polenta.

6.
Polenta Pizza preparation step 6

Cut mozzarella into slices and distribute over polenta pizza. Bake in preheated oven at 200°C (fan: 180°C, gas mark 3) (approximately 400°F/convection 350°F) on middle rack until golden brown, about 20 minutes.