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Creamy Polenta with Oranges & Almonds

creamy polenta with oranges & almonds

Ingredients

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  • 1 orange
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup stone ground yellow cornmeal, made with whole grain corn
  • 1/2 cup low fat Greek yogurt
  • 6 Tablespoons organic agave nectar, divided
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. Zest the orange; you will need 2 teaspoons of orange zest. Set aside.

2. Peel orange and break into segments. Cut segments into thirds. Set aside.

3.Combine Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest. Set aside.

4. Combine water, milk, and salt in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil.

5. Add corn meal in a thin stream stirring continuously.

6. Cook while stirring until corn meal  thickens and separates from the sides of the pan. (May take anywhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes.)

7. Remove from heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest. Divide between 4 bowls.

8. Top each bowl with yogurt mixture , orange segments and toasted almonds.

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