Polenta with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Polenta with Fresh Tomato Salsa
Polent It works well as a main course.

Instructions

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Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in garlic. Gradually add cereal; cook 1 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Spread into greased 8-inch square pan; cover.
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Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
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Cut into 4 (4-inch) squares; cut each square diagonally into quarters to form 4 triangles. (You should have a total of 16 triangles.)
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Heat 2 tsp. of the oil in large nonstick skillet.
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Add 8 of the polenta triangles; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
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Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 tsp. oil and polenta triangles.
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Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.
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Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients.
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Serve over polenta.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are great choices for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. One wine you could try is Burn Cottage Cashburn Pinot Noir. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 30 dollars.
Burn Cottage Cashburn Pinot Noir
Burn Cottage Cashburn Pinot Noir
Bright aromatic florals, cassis and red fruits complementing spice and savoury notes. The palate is supple and harmonious, with interesting layers and umami elements, fine texture and a lovely balanced finish.
DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings1
Health Score79
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