Venetian Polenta Bites

Venetian Polenta Bites

Say 'Ciao!' to a bite-sized Italian classic with a twist. Our Venetian Polenta Bites are little squares of heaven that take you straight to the canals of Venice. This recipe gives you golden, crispy polenta topped with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh basil, perfect for an appetizer or a snack to share with friends.

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for frying
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the polenta is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
2. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Spread the polenta evenly in a greased baking dish and let it cool until set, about 30 minutes.
4. Once set, cut the polenta into squares.
5. Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the polenta squares until they are golden and crispy on the outside.
6. Garnish each polenta square with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Venetian culinary journey!