Black Bean Polenta/ Nancy

* Exported from MasterCook *

BLACK BEAN POLENTA/ NANCY

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Beans
Vegetarian Tex-mex

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Dried black beans
8 c Water
3 ts Salt
2 c Polenta(coarse corn meal)
3 c Sliced Green Onion(2 bunch)
4 c Garlic jack cheese grated
1 pt Fresh salsa
1 cn Chopped green chilies(7 oz)

Cook Beans..can be done day before, or quick soak and
cook same day..refrigerate.

In a large pot bring 8 cups water to a boil, add salt;
add cornmeal slowly, stirring constantly. Cook 20 min
or until thick enough to leave sides of pan. Mix in
green onion and half of cheese. Pour half of this
mixture into an 9"x13" pan. Spread salsa over
mixture, then black beans( drained), then chilies,
then remaining cheese. Pour rest of polenta on top.
Bake at 350 deg for 20 min..let cool before cutting
into servings. reheat if necessary before serving.

this is very good and filling..makes 8 very generous
servings. from Nancy Possehl( tested 7/4/92)



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