Cheesy Polenta with Zucchini Stew

== Description ==
This recipe is great with any meal and serves as a good lunch dish.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Diabetic Cooking Magazine via dlife
* Servings: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 2¼ cups water, divided
* 1 cup stone-ground or regular yellow cornmeal
* 2 eggs
* 2 egg whites
* ¾ cup (3oz) reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
* 1 jalapeno pepper, minced Jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin; wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handling.
* 1 tsp margarine
* ½ tsp salt, divided
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 2 cups coarsely chopped peeled eggplant
* 3 cloves minced garlic
* 3 cups chopped zucchini
* 1 cup chopped tomato
* ½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
* 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
* 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano
* ¼ tsp minced fresh rosemary
* ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
* ¼ tsp ground pepper blend
== Directions ==
# Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
# Slowly add cornmeal, stirring constantly.
# Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
# Lightly beat eggs and egg whites with remaining ¼ cup water.
# Add to cornmeal; cook and stir until bubbly.
# Remove from heat; stir in cheese, jalapeno pepper, margarine and ¼ teaspoon salt.
# Pour into 9-inch square baking pan.
# Cover and refrigerate several hours or until firm.
# Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until hot.
# Cook and stir onion, eggplant and garlic 5 minutes or until onion is transparent.
# Add zucchini, tomato, bell pepper, parsley, oregano, rosemary, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, red pepper and pepper blend.
# Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
# Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.
# Heat skillet over medium heat until hot.
# Cut polenta in 6 rectangles.
# Cook over medium heat 8 minutes on each side or until crusty and lightly browned.
# Serve zucchini stew over polenta.
== Notes ==
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving:
* 219 Calories (30% of calories from fat) | 7g Total Fat | 10g Protein | 29g Carbs | 3g Dietary Fiber | 79mg Cholesterol | 437mg Sodium | 2g Saturated Fat | 141mg Calcium | 1mg Iron | Vitamin A 141 | Vitamin C 47mg
* Dietary Exchanges: 1½ starch/bread, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, ½ fat
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