Polenta Pizzas With Roasted Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Polenta Pizzas With Roasted Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives Recipe for a Healthy Entree Option
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Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper ( I prefer finely ground white pepper )
1 cup polenta ( coarse cornmeal )
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 large plum tomatoes , ends trimmed , each tomato cut crosswise into 3 slices
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup kalamata olive , pitted and cut in half
1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
340
Sugar
7g
Fat
24g
Polenta Pizzas With Roasted Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives is a dish that offers comfort and health in equal measure. Polenta provides a great substitute for traditional pizza crust, and the ingredients work together to create a savory and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The savory roasted tomatoes pair well with the kalamata olives, which add a salty, tangy flavor to the dish. With a sprinkle of freshly shredded parmesan cheese, this entree is hearty, flavorful, and healthy. Try it today!

Instructions

1.Bring the water to a boil. Add salt and ground pepper.
2.Gradually stir in the polenta. Reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is thick and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the pot, 20 to 30 minutes.
3.Add butter, oregano and stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is creamy.
4.Spread the cooked polenta onto a greased sheet and let cool.
5.Preheat the oven to 375 °F and roast the tomatoes for approximately 15 minutes
6.Drizzle olive oil over the cooled polenta and cut it into circles. Top with roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, and parmesan cheese.
7.Bake for 12-15 min and serve hot

PROS

Polenta Pizzas With Roasted Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives is a great option for anyone seeking a healthy, delicious meal.

Polenta has a low glycemic index, which helps regulate blood sugar.
Roasted Tomatoes provides a good amount of vitamin C and potassium

CONS

Polenta is relatively high in calories and carbohydrates.
With the added ingredients, calories can add up quickly.
Kalamata Olives has a high sodium content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Polenta is gluten-free and because of its complex carbohydrates and proteins, it makes an ideal food for weight management.
Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits including reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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