Pumpkin Polenta
at-a-glance
Serves 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
2 1/4
cups reduced-fat (2%) milk, divided
1
cup canned pumpkin (100% pumpkin, not pumpkin-flavored pie filling)
1 1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2
teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/8
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/8
teaspoon salt
1 1/2
cup quick-cooking polenta
1
tablespoon butter
3
tablespoons maple syrup
Combine 2 cups milk and next five ingredients (pumpkin through salt) in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly pour in polenta, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in butter, remaining 1 1/4 cup milk and maple syrup. Serve immediately.
October/November 2009
