TOMATO AND GRILLED POLENTA STACKS WITH BASIL SAUCE
Steps:
- Make polenta:
- Whisk together water, cornmeal, and salt in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until very thick, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Spread polenta into a 10- by 5-inch rectangle on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, until firm, about 1 hour.
- Prepare grill for cooking.
- Drain tomatoes while polenta is chilling:
- Cut 4 (1/4-inch-thick) crosswise slices from middle of each tomato. Sandwich slices between triple thicknesses of paper towel and press gently to absorb excess moisture.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grill polenta:
- Cut out 8 (2 1/2-inch) rounds from polenta with cookie cutter. When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds), grill polenta rounds in a grill basket until crusty, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
- Assemble and bake stacks:
- Season tomato slices with salt and pepper and sprinkle with cheese. Assemble 4 stacks by placing a tomato slice on top of each of 4 polenta rounds (use a spatula to transfer tomato slices), then top each with another polenta round and tomato slice.
- Bake in middle of oven until hot and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Make sauce while stacks bake:
- Purée basil, water, garlic, lemon juice, oil, and sugar in a blender, scraping down sides frequently, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve stacks with basil sauce.
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Tuli Tuli
[email protected]The basil sauce was too overpowering.
Islam Mehar
[email protected]The tomatoes were undercooked.
BIN ABDALLAH
[email protected]The polenta was too dry.
Tamer Salem
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste.
Ashlynn Sandoval
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy summer meal.
Malesela Johannes
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it in the end.
oladele omojola
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish.
Manuka Hasitha
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover polenta.
Jaqueline Gervacio
[email protected]These stacks were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Maxamad Abukar
[email protected]The tomato and grilled polenta stacks were delicious! The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The basil sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together. I would definitely recommend this reci
Aligohar Mangrio
[email protected]This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The basil sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together. I would defin
Everlasting Life
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The polenta was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The basil sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together. I would definitely recommend this re
Adrian Vallejo
[email protected]This dish was delicious and easy to make. The polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The basil sauce was a great addition and really brought the dish together. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone
Irene Port
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! The stacks were easy to assemble and looked very impressive. The flavors were well-balanced and the basil sauce added a nice touch of brightness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to an
saava mulongo
[email protected]The tomato and grilled polenta stacks were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The polenta was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were roasted to perfection. The basil sauce was a great addition and really
Daniel Coleman
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The grilled polenta had a lovely crispy crust and a soft, creamy interior. The tomato stacks were bursting with flavor, and the basil sauce added a perfect touch of freshness and acidity. I would highly recommend th