Creamy Breakfast Polenta with Roasted Peaches
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
This rich and creamy breakfast polenta is topped with roasted summer peaches, pecan pieces, and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 2
Calories: 399 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened unflavored non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup quick cooking polenta grits
- ¼ cup shelled pecan halves or chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray baking dish or cast iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add peaches, 2 tbsp. maple syrup and cinnamon. Toss to coat peaches. Bake about 20 minutes, or until tender and syrupy.
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While your peaches bake, prepare your polenta. Start by bringing milk, vanilla and 1 tablespoon maple syrup to a simmer in medium saucepan. Add polenta. Cook about five minutes, stirring frequently, or until thick and creamy.
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Spoon into bowls. You can add a little extra milk and/or syrup here if you'd like it sweeter and/or creamier. Top with peaches and pecans.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Breakfast Polenta with Roasted Peaches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.4g21%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 179mg7%
Potassium 381mg11%
Carbohydrates 65.1g22%
Fiber 6.7g27%
Sugar 33.2g37%
Protein 7.2g14%
Calcium 379mg38%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.