Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 tube (8 ounces) precooked polenta2 ounces goat cheese, softened1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste2 tablespoons pesto pine nuts (optional)
Directions
Slice the polenta into 12 equal rounds.

In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese and sun-dried tomato paste together until smooth.

Heat a nonstick saute pan or flat griddle over moderate heat. Coat with nonstick spray. Once the pan is hot, cook the polenta on each side for one minute.

Remove the rounds from the pan and place on a serving platter. Spread the pesto and goat cheese on top (one or both--your choice).

Garnish with pine nuts if desired (calories not included).

Makes 12 polenta rounds.
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 41.4
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.3 mg
  • Sodium: 95.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

Member Reviews
  • BECKUD21
     It seems like a variation using slices of eggplant instead of polenta might be tasty too! (Perhaps lightly breaded and baked?) I will report back if I try it... - 12/1/10
  • ANIMATED71
     I love a good polenta recipe. I make polenta from scratch (its the only way to go) about once a week in the winter and a couple times a month the rest of the year. This recipe is great and you can substitute other cheeses if you don't choose. I mix Italian spices & Parmesan - 7/8/11
  • MELISSAP1981
     Really good. I would like to hear how the eggplant turns out:) - 12/23/10
  • CMFARRELL36
     I really like this idea. Printing it out to try it! - 12/1/10
  • TRAVELGAL417
     looks great! - 12/12/20
  • JANIEWWJD
     So good!!! - 12/5/20
  • SRIVERS1
     These are so good. Made them for Christmas and everyone loved them. - 5/31/20
  • CECTARR
     Thanks - 12/15/19
  • TWEETYKC00
     Not too bad, thanks. - 12/15/19
  • NEPTUNE1939
     TASTY - 12/27/18
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
     So delicious! - 12/14/18
  • SUSANBEAMON
     Interesting but I'm not sure I will make it again. - 12/10/18
  • MIYAMO
     Looks and sounds good. A must try. - 12/26/17
  • DMEYER4
     very good - 12/25/17
  • DIANAPHOENIX
     Looks like a great appetizer, particularly for those avoiding wheat/flour! Will make this soon. - 5/14/11
  • SKINNYBEV54
     Could another type of cheese be substituted for the goat cheese, such as feta? I'm not a fan of goat cheese. - 12/30/10
  • TRINIGAL22
     looks interesting I will give it a try but I have never had goat cheese. - 12/30/10
  • ANJI_RAE
     can't wait to try for New Years! We're having lobster and veggies and mashed potatoes and am looking forward to including this appetizer! Who says you have to eat unhealthfully to indulge? - 12/30/10
  • IMPROVINGME
     This looks great! I'll try it! - 12/29/10
  • BEACHPLUMFARM
     Yum--always looking for new uses for polenta - 12/29/10
  • LQUEST4754
     Looking forward to trying this as polenta is delicious! The bases sound like something that could be garnished in various ways too! - 12/29/10
  • CD7023171
     Ummmm... - 12/29/10
  • SWEESIN
     will definitely try as, no ingredient that I do not like. - 12/29/10



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