Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

-----polenta----- -- or regular)
1 1/3 c Yellow cornmeal 1/2 lb Ham steak, fully cooked,
1 tb Granulated sugar Reduced-sodium; cut in
1/2 ts Salt, or to taste -- bite-size pcs
-- optional 1 1/2 c Zucchini; chopped
3 c Water 1/2 Green bell pepper
1 c 1% milk -- seeded and chopped
1 md Onion; diced 1 Bay leaf
-----ham and vegetables----- 1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves
1 md Onion; chopped 1/2 ts Dried oregano leaves
1 Cl Garlic; minced 1/4 ts Black pepper
2 ts Olive oil -----to serve-----
1 cn Tomatoes, low sodium, 2 ts Parmesan cheese per
-- w/juice (14 1/2 oz) Serving for garnish
-- coarsely chopped -- optional
1 cn Tomato sauce (low-sodium

Recipe by: Skinny One-Pot Meals - ISBN 0-940625-75-X NOTE: Recipe was
tested for 900 watt microwave. Lower powered ovens may mean longer
times.

POLENTA: Combine cornmeal, sugar, salt, if desired, water, milk, and
onion in 3-3t microwave-safe casserole. Stir to mix well. Microwave,
uncovered, on high power 8 to 9 mins, stopping and stirring with wire
whisk after 3 and 6 mins. After cooking, stir again with wire whisk
until mixture is smooth. Cover with lid and microwave an additional 6
to 7 mins on high power. Remove from microwave and let stand an
additional 3 to 4 mins.

HAM VEGETABLES: Meanwhile, in large, non-stick skillet, combine
onion, garlic, and olive oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring
frequently, until onion begins to soften, about 4 to 5 mins.

Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, ham, zucchini, green pepper, bay leaf,
thyme, oregano, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil.
Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and sauce has
thickened somewhat, about 15 mins. Remove bay leaf.

TO SERVE: Spoon a portion of polenta onto each plate. Top with
ham-vegetable mixture. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

NUTRITIONAL DATA (based on 6 servings): Per Serving: Calories 250 Fat
(gm) 6.2 Sat. fat (gm) 1.7 Cholesterol (mg) 21 Sodium (mg) 543
Protein (gm) 13 Carbohydrate (gm) 39 % Calories from fat 22

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