Polenta Toasts with Balsamic Onions, Roasted Peppers, Feta, and Thyme
If 26 cents per serving falls in your budget, Polenta Toasts with Balsamic Onions, Roasted Peppers, Feta, and Thyme might be a spectacular gluten free and vegetarian recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 81 calories. This recipe serves 16. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours. A mixture of garlic, salt, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
Bring 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Spoon polenta into an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Press plastic wrap onto surface of polenta; chill 2 hours or until firm.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; swirl to coat.
Add garlic; saut 15 seconds.
Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, onion, and thyme sprig; saut 3 minutes or until onion begins to soften. Reduce heat to low; cook 30 minutes or until onion is very tender, stirring frequently.
Add vinegar; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Discard thyme sprig.
Invert polenta onto a cutting board; cut into 16 squares.
Cut each square in half diagonally.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat polenta triangles with cooking spray.
Add 16 triangles to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining triangles.
Divide onion mixture, bell pepper, and feta evenly among triangles.
Garnish with thyme leaves.