⏱ 30 min total

Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce

Name: Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Coconut oil; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; ⅛ cup, chopped Green bell pepper; ½ tsp, leaves Basil; ½ tsp Rosemary; ½ tsp Garlic powder; ⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ cup Water; ¼ cup Yellow cornmeal; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ cup Almond milk; 1 tsp Sriracha

Per 1 serving · 299 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

259

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.5g
5% of calories
Carbs
30g
44% of calories
Fat
15g
51% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce (299 g) has 259 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (20% DV) and iron (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 31% and 60% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

87cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.4g

Net carbs

26g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

2.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C20%
Iron21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Thiamine10%
Vitamin B616%
Magnesium11%
Phosphorus13%
Manganese12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium31%
Saturated fat60%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Chop the onion, bell pepper, and rosemary. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
2
Add rosemary, basil, garlic powder, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from heat.
3
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gradually whisk in cornmeal and salt, reducing heat to medium-low. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in almond milk and combine well. Remove from heat and fold in sautéed vegetables.
4
Pour the polenta mixture into a lightly oiled 8-inch square baking dish. Refrigerate for 8 to 10 minutes until firm.
5
Once firm, cut the polenta into triangles. Heat the remaining coconut oil in a skillet and grill the polenta until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes. Serve with sriracha.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (299 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	18 μg	2%
Vitamin C	18 mg	20%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	3%
Vitamin K	8 μg	7%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	10%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	1 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	16%
Folate (B9)	16 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	10 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	45 mg	4%
Iron	2 mg	21%
Potassium	223 mg	5%
Magnesium	48 mg	11%
Phosphorus	94 mg	13%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.1 mg	7%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
Selenium	5 μg	9%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	24 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	119 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.5 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	1 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 259 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

49min
Walking (3.5 mph)
31min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
36min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce?

One serving of Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce (1 serving) has 259 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce?

720 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Polenta Cakes with Chili-Garlic Sauce?

2.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (299 g)

Calories259

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 12g	60%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 720mg	31%
Total carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	13%
Total sugars 2.3g
Protein 3.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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