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Receta Finger Food- Baked Broccoli Polenta Sticks with Marinara Dipping Sauce
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Raciónes: 8
Ingredientes
- Baked Broccoli Polenta Sticks with Marinara Dipping Sauce makes 48 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 2 c milk
- 2 c water
- 1 1â2 c white or yellow corn meal, or coarse grain polenta
- 1â2 c pecorino romano, grated
- 2 T olive oil, plus more as needed
- kosher salt as needed
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 215g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 278 | |
| Calories from Fat 38 | 14% |
| Total Fat 4.3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.42g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium 287mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 52.25g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 4.79g | 3% |
| Protein 7.26g | 12% |
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