GRILLED POLENTA BITES WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

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Grilled polenta rounds are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a fresh salsa for a light and refreshing appetizer in the hot summer months.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
¼ cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) tube polenta, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Lay polenta rounds on a clean work surface and brush the tops with olive oil. Flip the rounds over and brush the other side with olive oil. Lightly season one side.
  • Grill polenta rounds for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, flip them over and grill for 5 minutes longer. Top with black bean salsa just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 689.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

dzilli Ozzy
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


mbatya sulaiman
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These polenta bites are a delicious and easy way to impress your friends and family.


Abdul Wasay
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but these polenta bites were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ashley Deena
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These polenta bites are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Sumi Sumi2
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I love that these polenta bites can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Akasha Licinia
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These polenta bites were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make ahead of time and they were a big hit with my guests.


Kaeliana mcmullin
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use polenta, and these polenta bites fit the bill perfectly. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Georgia's Peach
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I've never had polenta before, but these polenta bites were a great introduction. They were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Butterflies
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These polenta bites were a bit of a disappointment. They were bland and the texture was off.


Muhamsha Reshid
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta bites didn't turn out crispy at all. They were more like mush.


Steel Works
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These polenta bites were a fun and easy way to use up some leftover polenta.


DeAnne Johnson
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I would definitely make these polenta bites again. They're a great appetizer or snack.


Tshering Choki
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Overall, I thought these polenta bites were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good.


ehtasham ali
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The polenta bites were a bit too oily for me. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.


Sahriar Rakhi
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These polenta bites were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


HAKIM MOHAMMED
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I followed the recipe exactly and the polenta bites turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The black bean salsa was also very good.


Abena Jailoss
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These polenta bites are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they can be made ahead of time, which makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Bahij Shirzai
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The polenta bites are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the black bean salsa is the perfect complement.


Oluwafemi Osunsanya
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These polenta bites were a huge hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.