MEDITERRANEAN POLENTA CUPS
Need a special appetizer that stands out in a crowd? Our Test Kitchen uses garlic, basil and feta cheese to lend flavor to these scrumptious bite-size treats.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan. Remove from the heat; stir in thyme and pepper. , Spoon heaping tablespoonfuls into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each. Cover and chill until set. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, feta cheese, basil and garlic. , Unmold polenta cups and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with 1 heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN CHEF SALAD WITH POLENTA CROUTONS
Provided by Kerri Conan
Categories Salad Bean Tomato Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Mozzarella Basil Lettuce Self Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Halve polenta lengthwise, then halve each piece lengthwise. Slice crosswise 7 times (to yield 32 triangles). Coat a small baking sheet with cooking spray; evenly arrange triangles; coat tops with cooking spray. Place tomatoes on a small rimmed baking sheet; spray with oil and toss. Place both sheets in oven for 10 minutes; remove tomatoes from oven and stir. Return to oven and cook until croutons are toasted on 1 side and tomatoes are wrinkled and brown in spots, about 20 minutes more. Remove tomatoes. Flip croutons; return to oven for 20 minutes more. Pour vinegar over tomatoes; transfer to a bowl. Mix in beans, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; set aside. Divide romaine and basil among 4 plates. Pour tomato mixture over greens; top with croutons and cheese.
MEDITERRANEAN LAMB SHANKS WITH CREAMY POLENTA
Categories Tomato Braise Sauté Dinner Rosemary Lamb Shank Cornmeal Fall Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof pot over high heat. Add lamb; brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Using tongs, transfer lamb to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables brown and begin to soften, scraping up browned bits, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to pot, pushing gently into vegetables. Add tomatoes, broth, rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, and peppercorns. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover pot; transfer to oven. Roast until meat is tender and pulls easily from bone, turning occasionally, about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, bring 8 cups water and salt to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and tender, stirring frequently, about 22 minutes. Whisk in butter and minced thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove lamb and herbs from pot; discard herbs. Place pot over medium-high heat and boil until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide polenta among 6 large bowls; top each with 1 lamb shank. Pour sauce over; serve.
BRAISED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH POLENTA
An everyday, one dish meal. You can make the polenta more flavorful by using chicken broth and grated parmesan (about 1/3 cup) instead of water.
Provided by Abiner Smoothie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Use a Dutch oven to heat oil.
- Season the chicken with the salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken on all sides in batches (about 8 minutes per batch).
- Drain the fat, but reserve 1 tablespoon and return the pot to heat.
- Cook garlic, tomatoes and oregano about 30 seconds.
- Add wine and scrape up the browned bits for 1 minute.
- Add broth and chicken to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the zucchini and season again with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes before stirring in lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, combine 4 1/2 cups of water, 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking frequently for 20-25 minutes. Whisk in butter.
POLENTA WITH ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES
I found this in a heart healthy brochure that I picked up in the drugstore. It's a Mayo Clinic lowfat, low sodium make-over and it also tastes very good although a little salt & a lot of grated parmesean would have moved it up a few places on my list of favorites.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat broiler on low setting & position rack 4 inches from heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray generously with non-stick spray.
- Slice eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms into 1/4 inch slices.Cut red pepper into chunks.Brush vegetables with oil.
- Arrange in single layer onto pan and broil. Brush occasionally with oil. Turn as needed. When tender and slightly browned, remove from oven. (May cover and refrigerate if preparing ahead of time.).
- Make the Polenta:.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray an ovenproof 12-inch shallow baking dish generously with non-stick spray.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly whisk in polenta. Continue to stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
- When polenta comes away from side of pan, stir in margarine and season with pepper. Remove from heat.
- Spread polenta on the bottom and up the sides of prepared baking dish. Brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and keep warm.
- Press spinach between paper towels to remove any remaining liquid. Spread in an even layer over polenta.Slice fresh tomatoes & arrange over spinach.Chop sundried tomatoes and olives & scatter over tomatoes.
- Top with remaining roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with oregano and cracked black pepper.
- Return to oven for another 10 minutes.When warmed through, remove and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 362.8, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 7.4
BAKED POLENTA SQUARES WITH MEDITERRANEAN TOPPINGS
Just one example of how leftover polenta can be put to use, these garnished squares are an easy, casual snack or hors d'oeuvre. When baked, the pieces develop a crisp surface but retain their creamy center. For more detailed instructions, see our how-to.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place polenta about 1/2 inch apart on an oiled baking sheet, and bake, flipping halfway through, until crisp, about 45 minutes total. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes. Top as desired. Serve warm.
CREAMY POLENTA FOR MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STEW
Serve this creamy dish with our Mediterranean Chicken Stew.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil over high heat.
- Whisking constantly, very gradually add cornmeal. Simmer over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until smooth.
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