Polenta Recipe - How to Make Grilled Polenta with Tomato Sauce or Fresh Tomatoes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option for grilling.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: cooking oil

Cooking oil is a cost-effective alternative for greasing.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Frozen herbs are often less expensive and have a long shelf life.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Gradually whisk in polenta, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Reduce heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in olive oil, butter, and parmesan cheese until melted.

Spread the polenta into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.

Let the polenta cool and set for at least 1 hour at room temperature.

Once set, cut the polenta into squares or triangles.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Brush the polenta pieces with olive oil and season with black pepper.

Grill the polenta for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.

Serve warm, topped with fresh herbs and grilled vegetables.

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