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Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper

Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 35 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍅 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
    • 1/3 cup raisins
    • 1/4 cup red wine
    • 🍯 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 (16 ounce) tube refrigerated cooked polenta
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧀 1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese (chèvre), crumbled

STEPS

1

Put a rimmed baking sheet in oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

2

Bring tomatoes, raisins, and red wine to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer mixture, uncovered, until raisins are plump and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in honey, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and salt.

3

Slice polenta into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Gently toss polenta with olive oil in a large bowl.

4

Remove the baking sheet from the preheated oven. Arrange the polenta rounds in an even layer on the baking sheet.

5

Bake polenta rounds in the oven, turning halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp on both sides, about 15 minutes.

6

To serve, top polenta rounds with goat cheese and the tomato mixture. Garnish with thyme. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

48

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 5
    Carbs
  • 3
    Fats

💡 For a vegan alternative, use a plant-based cheese or skip the cheese altogether.You can prepare the tomato topping in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.If you don't have polenta, consider substituting with cracker rounds or toasted bread slices.