Chowhound Red Flint Polenta Recipe

Total time: 180 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Chowhound Red Flint Polenta Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Chowhound Red Flint Polenta Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 443 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 397
Total Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 62mg
Sodium: 141mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 43mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 99mg Vitamin A: 206mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts cold water, plus more as needed
  • Large pinch of kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 cups red flint polenta
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (optional), for garnishing
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Instructions

Visit Chowhound's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)