Creamy Coconut Polenta

Served as a side dish topped with chopped fresh herbs, this creamy polenta uses coconut milk for rich flavor.

Step: 1

Bring Silk and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in cornmeal.

Step: 2

Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until very thick, stirring often to prevent polenta from sticking to pan.

Step: 3

Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and margarine until fully incorporated.

Step: 4

Spoon into a serving dish or press gently into a large oiled bowl, then turn over for molded polenta.

Step: 5

Garnish with parsley, chives or other chopped herbs.

Per Serving: 148 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 19g; fat 6.5g; sodium 479.5mg.

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