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Crispy Polenta Stacks with Cranberry Relish

Crispy Polenta Stacks with Cranberry Relish Delight You!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy Polenta Stacks topped with a tangy cranberry relish, perfect for a festive appetizer or side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
  2. Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Pour the polenta into a greased baking dish and let it cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, cut the polenta into stacks or rounds.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the polenta stacks until crispy on both sides.
  6. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, honey, and lemon juice to create the relish.
  7. Top each crispy polenta stack with a spoonful of cranberry relish.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
  • Make sure the polenta is completely cooled before cutting for easier handling.
  • These stacks can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stack
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg