Perfect Plant-Based Polenta

Name: Perfect Plant-Based Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 – 1 1⁄2 tbsp. coarse salt; 1 2⁄3 cups polenta; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup unsweetened nondairy milk; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/4 cup vegan cheese powder (or crushed cashews); pepper, to taste; 1/2 tsp turmeric; (opt) 1 tomato, sliced; (opt) fresh basil leaves

A delicious and versatile grilled polenta recipe that can be served as a side dish or as a base for various toppings. This plant-based dish is enriched with spices like turmeric and healthy fats from olive oil, making it a wholesome choice.

Details

Author: CuisineSavvy
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Diet: Vegan
Categories:#VeganBBQ #BentoBox #Grilled #Italian #Appetizer

Nutritional Values

This dish is gluten-free, vegan, and avoids the use of ultra-processed ingredients. It includes nutritional benefits from turmeric, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and healthy fats from olive oil, making it a nutritious choice for a balanced meal.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	250 kcal	--
Total Fat	6 g	8%
Sodium	300 mg	13%
Dietary Fiber	4 g	14%
Protein	6 g	12%

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the coarse salt and gradually whisk in the polenta.
Reduce heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring constantly, for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Pour the cooked polenta into a greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Allow it to cool and set for at least 2 hours.
Once set, cut the polenta into squares or desired shapes.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the polenta squares with olive oil.
Grill the polenta squares for 3-4 minutes per side, or until crisp and grill marks appear.
Optionally, in the last 5 minutes of cooking, top the polenta with sliced tomatoes, olive oil, and a basil leaf.
Serve the grilled polenta hot as a side dish or as a base for toppings like marinara sauce, cheese, or grilled vegetables.

Perfect Plant-Based Polenta

A delicious and versatile grilled polenta recipe that can be served as a side dish or as a base for various toppings. This plant-based dish is enriched with spices like turmeric and healthy fats from olive oil, making it a wholesome choice.

Ingredients
[ ] 1 – 1 1⁄2 tbsp. coarse salt
[ ] 1 2⁄3 cups polenta
[ ] 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
[ ] 1/2 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
[ ] 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
[ ] 1/4 cup vegan cheese powder (or crushed cashews)
[ ] pepper, to taste
[ ] 1/2 tsp turmeric
[ ] (opt) 1 tomato, sliced
[ ] (opt) fresh basil leaves

Instructions
[ ] 1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add the coarse salt and gradually whisk in the polenta.
[ ] 2. Reduce heat to low and cook the polenta, stirring constantly, for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
[ ] 3. Pour the cooked polenta into a greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Allow it to cool and set for at least 2 hours.
[ ] 4. Once set, cut the polenta into squares or desired shapes.
[ ] 5. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the polenta squares with olive oil.
[ ] 6. Grill the polenta squares for 3-4 minutes per side, or until crisp and grill marks appear.
[ ] 7. Optionally, in the last 5 minutes of cooking, top the polenta with sliced tomatoes, olive oil, and a basil leaf.
[ ] 8. Serve the grilled polenta hot as a side dish or as a base for toppings like marinara sauce, cheese, or grilled vegetables.

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Internal Recipes

Vegan Quinoa and Tofu Burrito (Health Score: 75)

External Recipes

Grilled Polenta with Tomatoes (Health Score: 78)

HealthScore: 72

The health score reflects the nutritious ingredients, such as polenta, olive oil, and turmeric. The dish is still calorie-dense due to the polenta but remains a healthy choice with added nutrients and anti-inflammatory properties.