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mexican polenta - easy

(1 rating)
angelslave66666 avatar
Recipe by
Angel Slave
@angelslave66666
Hwd, FL

I love polenta and buy it in the 18 ounce tubes. I've also made it myself (easy enough to do). But for ease of use nothing can beat this with a fool-proof recipe for Mexican seasoning which I make in large batches and keep labeled and dated in a small mason jar. 2 TBL chili powder 2 TBL cumin 2 TBL paprika 2 TBL cayenne pepper 2 TBL sea salt As all the seasonings are equal proportions - also can do in larger portions - like a cup each which is what I will do with my next batch

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican polenta - easy

  • 1
    18 oz. tube polenta, cut into 12 1/2" pieces
  • 2 Tbsp
    evoo
  • 1 lg
    vidalia onion (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    lime juice (fresh)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    mexican or cajun spice seasoning
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced (2 tsp)
  • 1 tsp
    grated lime zest
  • 1 can
    14.5 oz diced tomatoes with sweet or hot peppers (your choice)
  • 1 can
    15.5 oz low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 c
    queso fresco (2 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream or greek yogurt

How To Make mexican polenta - easy

  • 1
    Position pan 2 " from broiler pan after spraying the pan and placing the sliced polenta on it. Watch carefully and turn after one side has become browned - spraying the tops when you turn sides (approximately 5 minutes per side.
  • 2
    Heat oil in lartge skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in lime juice, spice seasoning, garlic and lime zest. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Add kidney beans and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • 3
    Place 3 polenta slices on each dinner plate. Ladle bean mixture over top, and sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro. Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, or creme fresche.
  • 4
    open a bottle of Sangria!
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