Bruschetta Polenta

Name: Bruschetta Polenta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Side Dishes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup bruschetta topping; 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Prepared polenta can be found in the Italian, ethnic section or refrigerated section of your grocery store.

Ingredients

1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup bruschetta topping
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook polenta slices in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Place the bruschetta topping in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on high for 1 minute. Spoon 1 tablespoon onto each slice of polenta; sprinkle with cheese.

Editor's Note

Look for bruschetta topping in the pasta aisle or your grocer’s deli case.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 116 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 603mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Polenta with Tomato Sauce in Weeknight Cooking Made Easy 2005

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bikernut

Sep 3, 2015

Have made this several times only I brush with olive oil, sometimes flavored with garlic, then grill them! Simply delish! I always use the balsamic bruschetta recipe from another site.