Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa
Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa pair golden-edged polenta rounds with a lively mix of black beans, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Each bite is toasty, tender, and bright with citrus and heat—ideal for warm evenings as a shareable starter or a vibrant side at a cookout.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to mix. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Place the polenta rounds on a clean work surface and brush the tops with olive oil. Flip the rounds and brush the other side with olive oil. Lightly season one side.
- 4
Grill the polenta rounds for 5 minutes. Use a spatula to flip them, then grill for 5 minutes more. Top with black bean salsa just before serving.
- Calories 127.08 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.56 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 18.27 g 7%
- Total Fat 4.15 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 233.45 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 1.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 33.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 30.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 61.46 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 9.02 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 127.08 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 127.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa healthy?
- Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 127.08 calories and 4.56 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 233.45 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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