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Polenta Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from northern Italy, polenta has been a staple food for centuries, traditionally served as a hearty base for various toppings. Polenta pizza is a creative twist that transforms this humble dish into a fun and versatile meal. It reflects the Italian love for combining simple ingredients to create comfort food, and its modern variations have made it popular in many countries, appealing to those looking for gluten-free pizza alternatives.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon
1 cup fine ground cornmeal
2 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
tomato slices
basil
green onions

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining a cheesy texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and can be seasoned to taste.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs provide a cost-effective alternative with longer shelf life.

1

Pour 4 cups of chicken broth into a saucepan and add 2 teaspoons of Better Than Bouillon.

2

Turn the heat to medium and cover the pot until it boils.

3

Once boiling, add 1 cup of fine ground cornmeal slowly while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

4

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and some chopped green onion for flavor.

5

Reduce heat to low to medium and continue stirring until it thickens, adjusting consistency as desired.

6

Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

7

Add 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese and mix until incorporated and stringy.

8

Spread the polenta mixture onto a tray lined with aluminum foil, flattening it into a thin sheet.

9

Place the tray in a Caloric air fryer oven and set to air fry until the top is crispy.

10

Add tomato slices on top and return to the air fryer for another minute until the mozzarella melts.

11

Let the polenta pizza cool for about 15-20 minutes on the counter or refrigerate for 10 minutes to stiffen up.

12

Top with basil and additional green onions before slicing into squares.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingbaking

Equipment Needed

saucepanspatulaCaloric air fryer oventrayaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pizza di PolentaPolenta Pie
Local Name: Polenta Pizza

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