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mexican polenta

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Irana Grenier
@sweetangel
Garden Valley, CA

I found this recipe in a vegetarian magazine and I just love it. It's kind of a spin on tacos, but much heartier and easier to serve.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For mexican polenta

  • MEXICAN SEASONING (PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A GLASS JAR)
  • 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS
  • 1
    18-oz. tube polenta (i like the sun-dried tomato and garlic), cut into 12 1/2-in. slices
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    fresh grated lime zest
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 lg
    vidalia onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    mexican seasoning (listed above)
  • 1 can
    15.5-oz. low-sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    14.5-oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 c
    crumbled queso fresco (2 oz.) or feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream or plain yogurt (opt.)

How To Make mexican polenta

  • 1
    Position broiling pan, or rack if using electric oven, 3 inches from the heat, and turn broiler to high.
  • 2
    Spray polenta slices with cooking spray, and place on broiling pan or baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes per side, or until browned.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Add onion, and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in lime juice,mexican seasoning, garlic, and lime zest. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
  • 4
    Add kidney beans and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  • 5
    Place 3 polenta slices on each plate, ladle bean mixture over top and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
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