Black bean polenta/ nancy

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsDried black beans
8cupsWater
3teaspoonsSalt
2cupsPolenta(coarse corn meal)
3cupsSliced Green Onion(2 bunch)
4cupsGarlic jack cheese grated
1pintFresh salsa
1canChopped green chilies(7 oz)

Directions

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)