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

Lady Korekiyo Shinguji
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These polenta bites are the perfect finger food for parties or potlucks. They're also a great way to use up leftover polenta.


Anamul Mia
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these polenta bites without any problems.


John Selby
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These polenta bites are a great way to change up your usual dinner routine. They're also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Zaiyneb Ebrahim
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my polenta bites turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't cook them long enough?


gul nawaz
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These polenta bites were a little too oily for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


malik Touqeer
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I made these polenta bites for my family and they loved them! Even my picky eater ate them without complaint.


Md nhaid Khan
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These polenta bites are a great way to use up leftover polenta. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Princess Shan yan
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. The polenta bites are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and the salsa is the perfect finishing touch.


Wekesa Benard
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These polenta bites are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're portable, and they're always a hit.


Ntambiso Kwana
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I'm not a big fan of polenta, but these bites were surprisingly good. The salsa was the perfect complement.


Riaz h
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I made these polenta bites for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mustapha Bukar
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The polenta bites were a little bland for my taste, but the black bean salsa really helped to flavor them up.


Noman Official
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of salsa and toppings, and it's always delicious.


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