Quick Polenta Rounds With Sage Butter and Parmesan |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This delicious and quick recipe calls for 1 tube prepared polenta - Many grocery stores carry pre-made polenta in tubes in the refrigerator section which can be sliced into rounds. If you don't have access to pre-made polenta or wish to make your own, I recommend following RecipeZaar Grilled Polenta Rounds (omitting only the last step). Alternately, you can make polenta to your liking, spreading it on a baking sheet while still hot in a 1/4 layer, and cool it in the fridge for an hour or until firm, then use a juice glass to cut small disks out of the polenta. I changed this recipe on 12/11/06 to reflect reviewers' feedback. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
1 (16 ounce) package prepared polenta (original, unflavored) |
1/2 cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese |
romano cheese |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage |
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Spray or spread cooking oil on the bottom and sides of a broiler-safe baking dish.
2. Cut polenta in 1/4 thick disks. Place these disks on the bottom of the greased baking dish, overlapping them slightly so that there is no space in between disks.
3. Sprinkle cheese evenly across the polenta.
4. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add olive oil. When the butter/oil mixture is fully heated, immediately add sage, stirring constantly. Cook for no more than 30 seconds.
5. Add chopped garlic and sauté very briefly, until garlic starts to perfume the oil but has not yet browned. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and drizzle over polenta.
6. Broil for 3-5 minutes.
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