Savory Polenta-Style Wheatena

Savory Polenta-Style Wheatena recipe videos

Savory Polenta-Style Wheatena is a creamy, hot cereal dish made from toasted wheat farina, prepared with savory ingredients like broth, cheese, and herbs instead of sugar. It's a comforting, quick-cooking meal popular in American home cooking, often served as a hearty breakfast or a simple side dish. The dish is essentially a wheat-based alternative to traditional cornmeal polenta.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates for energy, with moderate protein and fat depending on additions like cheese or butter. It provides key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the fortified wheat cereal, with a typical serving containing around 150-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	300 mg
Iron	8 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Folic Acid	200 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 cup cooked (about 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Wheatena is a classic American brand of toasted wheat cereal, and this savory preparation transforms a traditional breakfast staple into a versatile, polenta-like base. Nutritionally, it's a good example of how fortification can turn a simple grain into a significant source of iron and other minerals.