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Soft Polenta With Leeks

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)19.8662
Energy (kCal)217.7667
Carbohydrates (g)16.4192
Total fats (g)8.5333
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a large heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. | 2. Add leeks, stir to coat and cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring now and then. | 3. add water, broth and bay leaf. | 4. Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta. | 5. Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring frequently until thick and creamy, about 35 minutes. | 6. Thin with more water as needed. | 7. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. | 8. Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese. | 9. Season. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    butter 3 teaspoons 85.5 3.9285 2.6715 7.2
    leek 3 sliced - - - -
    water 2 1/4 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    chicken broth 2 cups reduced sodium - - - -
    bay leaf 1 - - - -
    polenta 1 cup - - - -
    parmesan cheese 1/3 cup grated 98.6667 10.6667 10.6667 1.3333

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



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