Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts

Name: Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 158 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbsp butter; 3 Tbsps currants; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 43 grams 1/3 cup (about crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 3 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 237 milliliters quick-cooking polenta; 59 milliliters boiling water; 946 milliliters water

Polenta Squares with Gorgonzolan and Pine Nuts might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 103 calories. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. A mixture of quick-cooking polenta, butter, orange rind, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add polenta and salt, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 4 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Stir in butter. Spoon polenta into a 9-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray, spreading evenly. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of polenta; chill for 1 hour or until polenta is very firm.

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Cooking Spray

Polenta

Butter

Water

Salt

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Baking Pan

Sauce Pan

Whisk

Cut into 30 squares.

Combine 1/4 cup boiling water and currants in a small bowl.

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Currants

Water

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Bowl

Let stand for 10 minutes or until currants are plump; drain.

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Currants

Combine currants, cheese, pine nuts, and orange rind in a small bowl.

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Orange Zest

Pine Nuts

Currants

Cheese

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Bowl

Heat vinegar in a small saucepan, and cook over medium-low heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 10 minutes). Cool slightly.

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Vinegar

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Sauce Pan

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray.

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Cooking Spray

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Frying Pan

Add half of polenta squares to pan, and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until golden.

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Polenta

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Frying Pan

Remove polenta squares from pan, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with the remaining polenta. Top each square with rounded 1/2 teaspoon of cheese mixture, and drizzle with about 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.

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Balsamic Vinegar