Black Bean Polenta

2 c Dried black beans
8 c Water
3 ts Salt
2 c Polenta(coarse corn meal)
3 c Sliced Green Onion(2 bunch)
4 c Garlic jack cheese grated
1 pt Fresh salsa
1 cn Chopped green chilies(7 oz)

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.

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