Dinner

Spicy Black Beans and Polenta is for Dinner.

Spicy Black Beans and Polenta takes several minutes to prepare.

Spicy Black Beans and Polenta takes several minutes to cook.

Spicy Black Beans and Polenta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spicy Black Beans and Polenta are:

1 can low sodium black beans (do not drain)
1 tube pre-cooked polenta
1/2 medium-sized yellow onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp hot chili oil
2 tbsp extra light olive oil for cooking

Here is how you make Spicy Black Beans and Polenta:

Heat large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until slightly browned (no oil - stir frequently and add water as necessary).Stir in entire can of black beans, including water; add bouillon and chili oil.Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Turn off heat and allow to sit at least ten minutes, covered.Heat olive oil in small non-stick pan.Slice polenta 1/2" thick; fry in oil until edges are browned. Blot with paper towel to remove excess oil.Spoon beans over polenta, and enjoy!One serving is approximately 2.5 1/2" slices of polenta with 1/2 cup of beans. Watch your sodium for the rest of the day!Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHENAPAN.

The nutritional information for Spicy Black Beans and Polenta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 218.9

• Total Fat: 8.1 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 690.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 33.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.3 g
• Protein: 7.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Spicy Black Beans and Polenta is Vegan