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crispy polenta fries

Crispy Polenta Fries

Brenda Lanzilli
Perfect party appetizer for any occasion! Crispy, savory and gluten free- these oven baked polenta fries are a finger food that will go the distance!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup polenta course grind organic
  • 6 cups water or chicken stock
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup Romano cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley leaves fresh chopped
  • 2 tsp salt if using chicken stock, start with 1 tsp and adjust salt if needed
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Over medium high heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil to sauce pan. Let saute' for less than 1 minute, careful not to burn.
    Add 6 cups of water or chicken stock and 2 tsp salt and bring to a boil.
  • Gradually whisk in the polenta. Turn heat low and continue to whisk intermittently while the polenta cooks. About 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add butter, parsley, pepper, grated cheese, and more salt to personal preference. Combine, cover and let stand for 5 min.
  • Prepare baking sheet with layer of parchment paper.
    Using a rubber spatula, spread polenta onto baking sheet. Guide polenta to all edges and make one even layer. Refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 415 degrees and adjust rack to middle of oven
  • Remove baking sheet from fridge and carefully lift edges of parchment, without breaking polenta, and transfer to cutting board. Using a pizza cutter or pastry wheel (or knife, if you don't have either tool) slice into approximately 1x4 inch rectangles.
  • Place rectangles in a single layer onto parchment lined baking sheet. *Leave a little space between each one, so you are able to flip midway. Drizzle or spray with olive oil and a pinch of grated cheese and place in oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes on one side, until edges are just slightly browned. Remove from oven and gently flip over, return to oven and continue to bake for another 15 minutes.
  • When desired crispness is reached. Remove from oven and serve warm with dipping sauce of choice, or none at all!

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts are estimates

Nutrition

Serving: 3friesCalories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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