Crispy Polenta Stacks with Cranberry Relish Delight You!
Crispy Polenta Stacks topped with a tangy cranberry relish, perfect for a festive appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Pour the polenta into a greased baking dish and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the polenta into stacks or rounds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the polenta stacks until crispy on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, honey, and lemon juice to create the relish.
- Top each crispy polenta stack with a spoonful of cranberry relish.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Make sure the polenta is completely cooled before cutting for easier handling.
- These stacks can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.