Mediterranean

Crispy Polenta Stacks

Crispy Polenta Stacks topped with rosemary infused whipped ricotta and roasted cherry tomatoes and garnished with a grating of Parmesan.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Total35 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories262
Crispy Polenta Stacks

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425° F.

  2. 2

    Place the polenta rounds and tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of rosemary and ½ teaspoon sea salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 3

    Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping the polenta halfway through, and until the polenta is crispy and the tomatoes are soft.

  4. 4

    While the polenta and tomatoes bake, make the whipped ricotta by combining the ricotta, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 2 teaspoons rosemary in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the ricotta until light and fluffy.

  5. 5

    To plate, top the polenta with the ricotta and cherry tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Top with microgreens if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

How do I make the ricotta light and fluffy? A hand mixer makes light work of whipping the ricotta to a light and fluffy texture. However, if you don’t have one a regular balloon whisk will work just fine. Slowly whisk polenta into boiling liquid while stirring constantly to prevent clumping. What kind of cornmeal should be used in polenta? I suggest you use coarsely ground cornmeal for the best texture. Avoid fine cornmeal, which can become too pasty. Why is my polenta runny? If this happens you might have added too much liquid. Continue cooking and stirring to let it thicken. How can I fix thick polenta? It thickens as it cools so add more liquid like water, broth, or milk and whisk to loosen it.

Per serving

  • Carbs6 g
  • Protein10 g
  • Fat23 g
  • Fiber1 g

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