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I love shopping at Trader Joe’s, especially when they have delicious samples for me to try. I’ve been surprised, actually, to find several of my favorite diet-friendly meals and snacks from their samples. Recently, my Trader Joe’s was sampling polenta, which I had honestly never tasted before. I was totally hooked and bought 2 rolls of polenta to take home that day.
This is the super simple recipe that I came up with when I came home. Each slice, prepared this way, is 1 Weight Watchers PointsPlus. For me, 3-4 slices of polenta with marinara and a little Parmesan cheese is a perfect lunch meal, and since it cooks up so quickly, it’s definitely lunch-time friendly, too.
Sauteed Polenta with Marinara Sauce – Weight Watcher-friendly recipe
- 1 (18 ounce) package organic polenta, chilled
- ½ to 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute* or spices to your liking
- Marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Slice chilled polenta (my slices were about ⅓ inch). Sprinkle both sides with spices.
- Heat olive oil in a med-high skillet; add polenta slices. Heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a small pot or a bowl in the microwave.
- Top each slice of polenta with a spoonful of marinara sauce and sprinkle with a small amount of Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Note: I am currently a paid ambassador for Weight Watchers, but this recipe post is not sponsored or endorsed by Weight Watchers in any way. I am just excited to share the fun and fresh new recipes I’m finding and eating while I am losing weight!
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Where do you buy your polenta?
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Lolli Reply:
August 15th, 2016 at 12:54 am
I get my polenta at Trader Joe’s.
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I love polenta and these Sauteed Polenta with marinara looks delicious! I have not tried the Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute, but I am going to. I love this easy yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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I tried it over arugula and watercress to add more flavor…Yummy!
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Lolli Reply:
April 21st, 2015 at 9:33 am
That sounds fabulous! I’ll have to try that next time!
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I have to say these look really good! I have never had Polenta before but would love to try this recipe out.
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I totally need to give these a try! Thanks for stopping by and sharing this on Five Friday Finds! I’m looking forward to what you share this week. :)
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It is sad to say that I have never tried polenta! This looks so good! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
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These polenta patties look so yummy! I hope you can stop on by and share this or any other recipe with us on Five Friday Finds!
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Lolli Reply:
February 22nd, 2015 at 3:24 pm
Thanks! I just added the recipe to the link up. That avocado hummus sounds so good!
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This just became my new favorite thing! Holy Moly do these look good! So glad that I stopped by from the DIY inspired link party because these will go perfect with the Lasagna soup that I making tonight! :-) I would love for you to stop by my blog to check out my lasagna soup recipe!!
Cathy
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Lolli Reply:
February 22nd, 2015 at 3:25 pm
Oooh! I love lasagna soup! I bet these would be a perfect side! Heading over now to pin your recipe so I can remember to make it. :)
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never tried polenta before but this sounds and looks delicious! I may have to pick some up at some point, thanks for sharing : )
Kathryn
nimblenote.blogspot.com
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This looks delicious and I love how easily it can be put together with premade polenta.
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Looks good and perfect for lunch!! I love it for breakfast…….saute the slices in butter on both sides…..put in bowl and sprinkle with sugar and pour on the milk. My mom always made this for us on frosty mornings, but we didn’t have it from the grocer’s, we made it from scratch the night before, kept in the fridge in a loaf pan, removed it the next day and sliced it up…..ah, the memories!!!
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Lolli Reply:
February 16th, 2015 at 3:59 pm
OK, that sounds seriously delicious! I think I might have to try that next! :)
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These look delicious! I’ve never had polenta like this! I am going to have to try it!
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Oh wow, this looks SO good! I’ve always wondered what to do with polenta and this looks like something we would really love!
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We love polenta. For breakfast I will sautee and a little shredded cheese sometimes salsa or a little piece of avocado….Now I need to put that on my shopping list. It has been a few weeks!
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Lolli Reply:
February 12th, 2015 at 9:50 pm
That sounds delicious! I’ll definitely try it for breakfast now! Yum!
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Yum! I have been looking for easy, healthy lunch ideas and this definitely fits the bill, can’t wait to try it out!
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Lolli Reply:
February 12th, 2015 at 9:51 pm
I should have mentioned that factor, too! It’s super affordable, too! I love when cheap and healthy coincide!
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Looks delicious. I love the flavor combo!
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