Recipe for Polenta with Creamy Spinach 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
20 oz bagged fresh spinach
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 med finely chopped onion, (1 cup)
2 cup low-fat 1% milk or soy milk
2 tbl cornstarch
2 tbl all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt or more to taste
2 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
up to 3 ounces, (optional)
1 med tomato
cut into 1/2-inch dice, (3/4 cup)
Polenta
1/3 cup instant polenta, (5-minute)
4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
Instructions: Though it tastes rich, this sophisticated "comfort food" is surprisingly low in fat. A combination of cornstarch and flour gives the sauce its creamy texture.

Fill sink with water. Add spinach, removing any large stems if desired; pat down to remove any grit. Transfer leaves to large pot in batches. Place pot over high heat, cover and cook until spinach is just wilted, about 5 minutes.

Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Squeeze to remove excess moisture. Coarsely chop spinach and set aside.

In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. In small bowl, whisk together milk, cornstarch, flour and salt. Increase heat to medium and gradually whisk milk mixture into onion. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is steaming hot and thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Gorgonzola if desired, tomato and spinach. Cover to keep warm.

Polenta: Prepare polenta according to package directions, using 4 cups water and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Spoon polenta into shallow bowls. Top with spinach mixture. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.

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