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Crispy Polenta Bites with Tomato Topping – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Crispy Polenta Bites with Tomato Topping

Looking for an appetizer that looks incredibly elegant but comes together in minutes? These Crispy Polenta Bites with a vibrant tomato topping are your answer! The secret is using store-bought precooked polenta for a quick, restaurant-worthy dish at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16-ounce / 450g (15.9 oz) package precooked polenta, cut into ½-inch slices
  • 3 to 4 large ripe yellow tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) minced fresh basil or parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • If you can't find yellow tomatoes, ripe red tomatoes work beautifully for an equally delicious, if more monochromatic, result.
  • For a smokier flavor, cook the polenta slices on a lightly oiled grill or grill pan instead of frying.
  • If you prefer to cook your polenta from scratch, prepare it well ahead of time and chill it in a loaf pan for several hours until firm enough to slice.
  • For a cheesy twist, add a sprinkle of vegan parmesan or crumbled feta over the tomato topping just before serving.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, prepare the topping by combining the fresh and sun-dried tomatoes with 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of the olive oil, the vinegar, and the fresh basil.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss gently to combine.
  3. Set aside while you cook the polenta.
  4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the polenta slices in a single layer and cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. To serve, arrange the warm polenta slices on a platter and top generously with the tomato mixture.
  7. Add a minced garlic clove or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture for an extra layer of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 22g

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