Polenta Mini Pizzas Food

POLENTA PIZZA BITES

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After school, my girls are super-hungry, so I steer them toward a savory snack. These polenta mini-pizzas are a treat that I feel great about giving them. And, I can tailor them according to their tastes (and what I happen to have in the pantry)!

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 8 mini-pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of prepared polenta (sold in tubes)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup low-fat jarred marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Other toppings if desired (chopped veggies, chicken sausage, ham cubes)

Steps:

Preheat the broiler to high. Brush the polenta with the olive oil on both sides and place the disks on a broiler pan covered with foil. Broil until the tops begin to turn golden, about 1 minute (watch closely as broiler heat varies).
Flip the polenta disks over and spread about 1 tablespoon of the marinara sauce on each one, then top with cheese and other toppings (if using). Broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 1 more minute. Let cool a few minutes and serve.

MINI POLENTA PIZZA BITES

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Get little ones to help out making these gluten-free pizza bites. They're ideal for a kid's party where some children may be coeliac, or have a gluten intolerance

Provided by Juliet Sear

Categories Afternoon tea, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Time 1h

Yield MAKES 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 vegetable stock pots or cubes
500g instant polenta
olive oil , for drizzling, plus extra for the tray
250g pizza sauce
200g vegan cheese , finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
optional toppings (for example, chopped pepper, sweetcorn, olives or mushrooms)

Steps:

Bring 1½ litres water to the boil and add the stock pots and ½ tsp salt. Pour in the polenta, whisking continuously, bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low, then stir every minute to keep it from sticking, for about 8 mins (or according to pack instructions).
Meanwhile, oil a non-stick baking tray (ours was 30 x 40cm). Spoon the cooked polenta into the tray and level with a spoon to make a large, flat slab that fills the whole tray (about 1cm thick). You can use wet palms to press it down firmly after a few minutes. Leave to cool and set firm for at least 1 hr.
Turn out the polenta onto your work surface and cut into strips. Halve the strips on the diagonal to make little wedges and put back on the tray. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
Top each polenta base with 1 tsp pizza sauce, a little vegan cheese and a sprinkle of oregano. Add extra toppings, if you like. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 mins. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

MINI POLENTA PIZZAS

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With just four ingredients you can be the talk of the party! These tasty bites are special enough for a fancy gathering and no one will know they're healthy! They are shown with Goat Cheese, Pear & Onion Pizza (recipe also on Recipe Finder). Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tubes (1 pound each) polenta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

Cut polenta into 24 slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top each with a tomato half and 1/2 teaspoon pesto; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake at 450° for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges