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Polenta With Chorizo and Queso Fresca

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)228.6748
Energy (kCal)2955.5656
Carbohydrates (g)13.5781
Total fats (g)214.6486
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. | 2. Mix water, polenta and corn in 13x9x2 glass baking dish (I used 9x9) Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and stir to blend well. | 3. Bake 25 minutes, until water is absorbed and polenta is tender. Stir once within that time. | 4. While baking saute chorizo in large skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking into small pieces with wooden spoon, about 6 minutes. | 5. Add cherry tomatoes to skillet. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until tomatoes soften, about 6 minutes. | 6. Uncover, crush some tomatoes with fork and stir. Simmer until tomatoes release juices and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. | 7. Spoon polenta onto plates, top with chorizo mixture, then cheese and cilantro. | 8. Serve hot. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    queso fresco 1 1/3 cups crumbled 486.3733 4.8475 29.4264 38.7472
    cilantro 1/2 cup chopped 1.84 0.2936 0.1704 0.0416
    water 3 1/4 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    polenta 1 cup 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    corn kernel 1 bag thawed frozen - - - -
    chorizo sausage 1 lb 2063.8847 8.437000000000001 109.3178 173.5931
    cherry tomato 1 lb 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    salt - - - -
    pepper - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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