• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal, medium grind
• 1-1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 3-1/2 Tbs. purchased pesto sauce

Combine first 3 ingredients in a microwave safe dish. Microwave uncovered 6 minutes on high. Remove and stir thoroughly. Cover loosely with waxed paper and microwave another 6 minutes, or until water has been absorbed. Remove and stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

Per serving: calories 209, fat 13.3g, 57% calories from fat, cholesterol 18mg, protein 3.4g, carbohydrates 19.3g, fiber 1.7g, sugar 1.5g, sodium 350mg, diet points 5.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.1, Lean meat: 0.2, Fat: 2.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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