Popeye Polenta

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Popeye (Spinach) Polenta

Preheat oven to 350º
2 bunches spinach
1 med. onion-sliced thinly
4 cloves slivered garlic
¼ cup water
3 ½ cup water and/or vegetable broth
1 ¼ cup whole grain cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. fresh herb of your choice
4 oz asiago cheese
4 oz fresh mozzarella
½ cup sour cream (can used reduced fat)

1.  Wash spinach. Coarse chop. Heat large skillet with olive oil, add onion and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Add spinach and water. Cook and toss until wilted, about 4 minutes.
3. Prepare polenta: Heat water/stock to a boil and add cornmeal gradually and in a steady stream stirring constantly with a wire whisk until combined. Continue to boil and cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings in the last 2 minutes. Stir in asiago cheese.
4. Smear a bottom thin layer of polenta into a 2 qt. casserole.
5. Top with spinach.
6. Top spinach with sour cream and sliced mozzarella. Top with remaining polenta.
7. Bake for about 30 minutes and allow to rest another 5 minutes before serving.