Is baked polenta gluten-free?

Yes, polenta is made from corn and is naturally gluten-free.

How can I serve baked polenta?

It can be served as a side dish, topped with vegetables, or as a main dish.

Yes, baked polenta can be frozen and reheated later.

Grains

A delicious baked polenta dish, rich in flavor and perfect as a side or main.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 cup

360 kcal

(240 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	30 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 78% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (240 g, 360 kcal) is 18% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 88 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Savory Baked Polenta is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g
Savory Baked Polenta	150	4 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

7/10

A great low-calorie grain option that's filling and satisfies cravings.

Is baked polenta gluten-free?: Yes, polenta is made from corn and is naturally gluten-free.
How can I serve baked polenta?: It can be served as a side dish, topped with vegetables, or as a main dish.
Can I freeze baked polenta?: Yes, baked polenta can be frozen and reheated later.

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