Vegan Polenta Bites with Salsa
Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal and can be served as a main course or side dish.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Polenta
- 4 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Salsa
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt.
- Slowly pour polenta into the boiling water, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until polenta thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Transfer the polenta to the baking sheet and spread it evenly, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Cut the polenta into bite-sized squares or any desired shape.
- Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.