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Mediterranean Polenta Rounds

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jan 27, 2012
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Top polenta rounds with pesto and cheese to assemble a flavorful Mediterranean appetizer that's ready in 20 minutes.

Mediterranean Polenta Rounds

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 12
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 roll (18 oz) refrigerated basil and garlic polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices, patted dry with paper towels
  • 1/4 cup refrigerated sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (1 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add polenta slices; cook 12 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Step 
    2
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave pesto on Medium (50%) 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Spread pesto evenly over polenta rounds. Sprinkle evenly with basil, cheese and pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

83 Calories
5g Total Fat
2g Protein
7g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
83
Total Fat
5g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Sodium
168mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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