Grilled Polenta with White Bean Bruschetta
If you love polenta, you absolutely need to try it on the grill! Grilled polenta has a crispy, lightly charred exterior and picks up an irresistible smoky flavor. Serve it with zesty white bean-tomato bruschetta for a delicious summer main dish or a show-stopping appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Equipment
- Barbecue grill
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce/454 gram) tube prepared polenta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the White Bean Bruschetta
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup canned or cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Build a medium fire on your barbecue grill and oil the grates well.
- While the grill heats up, cut the polenta into about ½-inch slices, then generously oil both sides of each slice.
- Grill the polenta slices for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until crispy and lightly charred. Use a metal spatula to loosen the slices after about a minute — this can help reduce sticking later.
- While the polenta grills, stir the bruschetta ingredients together in a small bowl. Give it a taste-test and make any adjustments you see fit.
- Divide the polenta onto plates and serve with the bruschetta. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg