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
- 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
- Protein 1.74 g Low Source
- Carbs 7.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.65 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 4.42 mg Low Source
- Sodium 130.23 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.03 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 13.32 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.23 mg Low Source
- Potassium 74.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 39.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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