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Kristen G.: "This polenta in this recipe was just the way I li…" Read More
14Ingredients
40Minutes
520Calories
Description
Full of savory flavor, these Polenta Squares make a great addition to the dinner table or can be served as an appetizer. Baked and then lightly fried, the polenta squares have a buttery basil flavor and are crunchy on the outside while still maintaining their softness on the inside. This recipe provides instructions for making a creamy fish sauce to serve with the polenta squares, either on top or as a dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped basil and fresh parmesan.
Ingredients
US|METRIC
- 200 milliliters vegetable broth
- 150 milliliters milk
- 15 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil (minced)
- 75 grams polenta
- salt
- olive oil
- 185 grams fish (canned bonito, in olive oil)
- 1/3 onion (peeled and chopped)
- 75 grams cream cheese
- salt
- ground black pepper
- fresh basil (minced)
- parmesan cheese (grated)
Directions
- In a saucepan heat the vegetable broth, milk, butter, basil, polenta, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and continue to cook on medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes while stirring. Pour into a baking pan and press down to flatten the surface. Let it cool.
- Once cool, unmold and cut into small squares.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil and fry the polenta squares for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. The texture should be crispy on the outside and soft in the inside.
- Pat the polenta squares with paper towel to remove the excess oil.
- Drain the fish and place in a bowl. Add the onion and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and basil.
- Pour the Bonito fish cream on the polenta squares. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
NutritionView More
520Calories
Sodium70% DV1680mg
Fat62% DV40g
Protein53% DV27g
Carbs5% DV15g
Fiber3% DV<1g
| Calories520Calories from Fat360 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat40g62% |
| Saturated Fat16g80% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol125mg42% |
| Sodium1680mg70% |
| Potassium680mg19% |
| Protein27g53% |
| Calories from Fat360 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate15g5% |
| Dietary Fiber<1g3% |
| Sugars8g16% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
★★★★★
Kristen G. 31 May 2015
★★★★★
This polenta in this recipe was just the way I like it, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The creamed fish with onions was a good accompaniment.