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Grilled Polenta

Enjoy this tasty Northern Italian classic.
Cook Time20 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large sauce pan
  • 9" x 9" baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Chicken broth Optionally, you can use water or vegetable broth.
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Optionally, you can use butter or ghee (clarified butter).
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Cornmeal, medium or coarse ground If you can find it, look for cornmeal labeled "Polenta." This if the perfect grind.

Instructions

  • To a saucepan, add broth, oil, and salt. Bring to a roiling boil.
  • Begin to whisk in the cornmeal slowly. Once all the cornmeal has been added, turn the heat down to medium-high and continue to stir the mixture until it resembles mashed potatoes. This can take approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and spread the polenta into a greased 9" x 9" baking dish. Transfer the dish to the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, remove the polenta from the fridge and slice into 12 rectangles.
  • Transfer each rectangle to a well-greased, hot grill pan. Grill each side for a minute or two and then transfer to a serving plate. Top with fresh tomatoes and basil or tomato sauce.
  • Alternatively, if you are not using a grill pan, add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil to a frying pan and sauté each rectangle until golden on each side. Top with fresh tomatoes and basil or tomato sauce.

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Find this recipe and video at https://marysnest.com/grilled-polenta-recipe-with-fresh-tomatoes/
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