Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper
Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper features oven-baked polenta rounds crowned with a glossy tomato relish and tangy chèvre. Plumped raisins in red wine deepen the sweetness while balsamic and thyme add brightness and herbal lift, making each bite layered and satisfying. Ideal for parties or as a starter, they’re delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Bring tomatoes, raisins, and red wine to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to low; simmer uncovered until the raisins are plump and most of the liquid has cooked off, about 20 minutes. Take off the heat. Stir in honey, vinegar, thyme, and salt.
- 3
Meanwhile, cut the polenta into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Gently toss the polenta with oil in a large bowl. Take the baking sheet out of the oven. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- 4
Bake the polenta rounds in the preheated oven, turning them halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp on both sides, about 15 minutes.
- 5
For serving, top the polenta rounds with goat cheese and the tomato mixture. Garnish with thyme. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Calories 51.47 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.74 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 7.27 g 3%
- Total Fat 1.65 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 4.42 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 130.23 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 3.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 74.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 39.83 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper is made with 10 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Thyme, and Goat Cheese. Each serving provides about 51.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Thyme, Goat Cheese, Honey. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 51.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper healthy?
- Crispy Polenta Bites with Jammy Tomato Topper has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 51.47 calories and 1.74 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 130.23 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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