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Vegan Polenta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Polenta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Creamy polenta topped with sweet and savory roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. A simple yet elegant vegan lunch option.

40m4 servings
DAIRY-free
350 cal|8g protein|60g carbs|8g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Polenta (Cornmeal)
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Basil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

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

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  2. 2Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. 3Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and are slightly caramelized.
  4. 4While tomatoes are roasting, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  5. 5Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  6. 6Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until the polenta is thick and creamy.
  7. 7Spoon polenta into bowls and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil.

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