Crispy Polenta Bites with Tomato-Basil Topping

Name: Crispy Polenta Bites with Tomato-Basil Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tube Prepared Polenta (tube); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes; 1/4 cup Fresh Basil; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Golden, crispy polenta bites topped with a fresh and vibrant tomato-basil mixture. A perfect appetizer or snack with classic Italian flavors.

45m4 servings

SHELLFISH-free

220 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|10g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

1 tube Prepared Polenta (tube)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
1/4 cup Fresh Basil
2 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
2Slice the polenta into 1.27 cm thick rounds.
3Brush a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange polenta slices on the sheet.
4Brush the tops of the polenta slices with the remaining olive oil.
5Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
6While the polenta is baking, prepare the tomato-basil topping. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes.
7Mince the garlic and chop the fresh basil.
8In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
9Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
10Once the polenta bites are crispy, top each with the tomato-basil mixture. Serve immediately.

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