Polenta with Spinach, Black Beans, and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
• 1/4 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked polenta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled goat cheese
• Cracked black pepper (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute or until golden. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cumin, and beans; bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Add spinach, tossing to combine.
2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add polenta, butter, and salt; stir well with a whisk. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Spoon 3/4 cup polenta into each of 4 bowls; top each with 3/4 cup bean mixture. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons cheese over each serving; garnish with black pepper, if desired.