993 of 1,000 Cookbook Challenge
Sweet Polenta with Grilled Pineapple and Strawberry Sauce p. 486-487
INGREDIENTS:
POLENTA:
3 cups water
¾ tsp salt
1 cup medium yellow cornmeal
¼ cup sugar
3 TBLS vegan margarine
1 TBLS canola or other neutral oil
TOPPING:
¼ cup sugar
2 cups hulled strawberries
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces
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DIRECTIONS:
- Make the polenta: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Reduce heat to medium and add salt.
- Slowly stir in cornmeal.
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- Reduce heat to low.
- Add sugar and margarine.
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- Cook stirring frequently, until polenta is thick, about 15 minutes.
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- Grease a shallow baking dish, and spoon in polenta.
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- Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
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- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Remove polenta from pan.
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- Cut the polenta into single servings and arrange them on a greased baking sheet.
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- Brush the tops with oil and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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- Make the topping: In a food processor, combine the sugar, 1 cup of the strawberry, and lemon juice.
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- Process until smooth.
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- Transfer sauce to a small bowl and set aside.
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- Preheat the grill.
- Grill pineapple until char marks appear.
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- Slice strawberries and grill or set aside.
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- Plate a serving of polenta with sauce, grilled pineapple and strawberries.
- Serve.
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PERSONAL THOUGHTS:
I'm usually not the biggest fan of grit cakes. This one was alright. The grilled pineapple and strawberry sauce definitely made the dish. It's like a cross between breakfast and dessert.
~~~ #LouisianaVegan
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