Lauren's Pesto Polenta Bites
You can use any sort of dried fruit you like.
Recipe Summary Lauren's Pesto Polenta Bites
Golden polenta slices are topped with homemade pesto, prosciutto, and roasted red peppers in this yummy appetizer prepared in a Panasonic CIO. This recipe appears on an episode of the Dinner Spinner TV Show on The CW!Ingredients | Polenta Recepten Zoet1 (16 ounce) tube polenta, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste2 cups fresh basil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons pine nuts, or more to taste2 cloves garlic, chopped½ cup olive oil, or more as needed¼ cup grated Parmesan cheesesalt and ground black pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto, halved crosswise1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced into 1-inch piecesDirectionsPlace a grill pan in an oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (If using a countertop induction oven, preheat on the "Grill" setting.)Brush polenta slices with olive oil; season with garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Transfer to heated grill pan.Grill in the preheated oven until golden brown, flipping halfway through, about 12 minutes in the conventional oven and 6 minutes in the countertop induction oven.Combine basil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor; pulse a few times until chopped. Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil in a steady stream, with the processor running, until pesto is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.Arrange polenta slices on a platter. Divide prosciutto over slices; top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons pesto. Garnish with roasted red peppers.Info | Polenta Recepten Zoetprep:
30 mins
cook:
12 mins
total:
42 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 polenta bites
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