Polenta with Pepper and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Corn meal, or polenta, uncooked
• 11 tbsp Whole kernel corn mixed with green and red peppers (drained)
• 15 cup Green chiles, minced, to taste
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Margarine or butter
• 6 tbsp Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat, shredded
• 15 cup Black or pinto beans, low-sodium (rinsed)

Instructions

1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil. Gradually add the cornmeal or polenta. Reduce heat to low.
2. Continue stirring, add the corn, chilies, and the salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
3. Gently stir in the margarine, cheese, and beans.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
5. Garnish with red bell pepper rings and cilantro.

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