Sunday, April 28, 2019

POLENTA BITES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Do you want something different, delicious, and easy to put together for an appetizer?  This is just the perfect little bite.


1 log plain polenta, cut into 12 rounds
Olive oil or avocado oil

¾ cup ricotta cheese
Grated zest of 1 lemon
3 T grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

½ (8-oz) jar sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 small bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut each round of polenta to be bite-size.
Brush each with a little oil and place under the broiler for about 5 minutes each side, or until lightly brown.

In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the grated zest of a lemon.
Add the Parmigiano or Pecorino cheese and mix well.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

In another small bowl add the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic.

Spoon a tablespoon of cheese mixture on top of each polenta bite.
Top with a spoon full of the tomato mixture.

Makes 12


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