Polenta Rounds with Caramelized Vegetables

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 32

Ingredients

  • 2 (16-oz.) pkg. polenta, cut into 32 round slices
  • 2 tablespoons purchased Italian salad dressing
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) finely shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place polenta rounds on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Brush each with salad dressing. Set aside.
  • 2
    Melt butter in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, brown sugar, oregano and salt. Cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Top each polenta round with rounded 1/2 teaspoon vegetable mixture.
  • 3
    Bake at 400°F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Immediately sprinkle each with Cheddar cheese. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer
Calories
40
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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