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Polenta & Vegetable Bake

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40 mins total
0 mins prep

215 calories/serving

Recipe Filed Under
Cheese, Vegetable, Tomato, Zucchini, Eggplant, Spinach, Italian, Baking, Easy, Vegetarian, Healthy, Low Calorie, Main Dish, Dinner, Fall, Entertaining

Provided By: EatingWell

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This healthful and comforting vegetarian casserole is perfect on a cool night or any time of year when you want to remember clear, brisk October evenings. Make It a Meal: Enjoy with a glass of Zinfandel and for dessert, biscotti dipped in a fresh-brewed cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Serves:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium eggplant, diced

1 small zucchini, finely diced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup water

10 ounces baby spinach

1 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce, preferably lower-sodium

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

14 ounces prepared polenta, sliced lengthwise into 6 thin slices

1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, zucchini, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Add water and spinach; cover and cook until wilted, stirring once, about 3 minutes. Stir marinara sauce into the vegetables and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in basil.

3. Place polenta slices in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, trimming to fit if necessary. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese, top with the eggplant mixture and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake until bubbling and the cheese has just melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Single Serving / Serves 8 Total
Calories	215		Calories from fat	72
Total Fat	8gm	12%	Saturated Fat	3gm	15%
Mono Unsaturated Fat	4gm		Cholesterol	14mg	5%
Sodium	667mg	28%	Total Carbohydrates	27gm	9%
Fiber	6gm	6%	Protein	9gm