BASIL POLENTA WITH RATATOUILLE

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For our wedding reception, we wanted to provide a vegan menu to our guests. Not one complained; they raved about the polenta topped with colorful ratatouille, our version of the classic French stewed vegetable dish. -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, julienned
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan, 15-20 minutes. Stir in basil., Spread into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the eggplant, onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, olives, oregano, pepper and remaining salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes., Cut polenta into 4 squares. In another large skillet, cook polenta in remaining oil in batches until golden brown, 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve with ratatouille; garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Asad Mehmood
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many good reviews. It was the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would not recommend this recipe to my worst enemy.


Habiba Ahmed
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This dish was a disaster. The polenta was burnt and the ratatouille was undercooked. I'm never making this recipe again.


mafshan Zafar
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I'm giving this recipe one star because it was a complete waste of time and ingredients. The polenta was inedible and the ratatouille was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Anita Heggins
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my dish. I followed the recipe exactly, but it didn't turn out well. The polenta was rubbery and the ratatouille was mushy. I'm very disappointed.


Chelsea Clark
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This dish was not good. The polenta was bland and the ratatouille was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Samuel Desmond
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This dish was okay. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad either. I think I would make it again if I was in a pinch, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make it.


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Overall, this dish was a bit disappointing. I think I would have liked it more if I had made some changes to the recipe.


Saman Rafiq
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The ratatouille was a bit too acidic for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less tomatoes or added some sugar to balance out the acidity.


Araballa Palmer
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The polenta was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more liquid to the recipe.


mirage kambwiri
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more spices to the polenta or the ratatouille.


Zulqarnain Hader
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook polenta, and this recipe was a great find. The basil and Parmesan cheese added a lot of flavor, and the ratatouille was a delicious and colorful topping. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mariam Adebisi
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes, and they worked perfectly in the ratatouille. The polenta was also a great way to use up some leftover cornmeal.


Lilian Tracy
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the ratatouille was a delicious and healthy way to get my vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


rai King
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the ratatouille was packed with vegetables. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Ani Sh
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I made this dish for my family last night and they all loved it. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the ratatouille was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


cherinet chombe
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This recipe is a keeper! The polenta was so creamy and flavorful, and the ratatouille was the perfect topping. I especially loved the addition of the fresh basil. It really brightened up the dish.


Mobil Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The basil and Parmesan polenta is savory and creamy, while the ratatouille is fresh and tangy. It's a great dish for a summer dinner party.


Khalid Aly
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This dish was easy to make and turned out so impressive. The polenta was creamy and cheesy, and the ratatouille was bursting with flavor. I served it with a side of grilled chicken, and it was a perfect meal.


Ezekiel Mello
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I'm not usually a fan of polenta, but this recipe changed my mind. The basil and Parmesan cheese added so much flavor, and the ratatouille was the perfect topping. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pralad Ojha
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This basil polenta with ratatouille was an absolute hit at our dinner party! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the ratatouille was a colorful and delicious complement. Everyone raved about the dish, and I'm definitely adding it to my regular