Cheesy Polenta-Green Tomato Gratin Recipe

Name: Cheesy Polenta-Green Tomato Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Polenta:; 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal; Cooking spray; Tomatoes:; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 1/2 cups chopped firm green tomato (about 2 large); 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled queso fresco; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Polenta:
1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Cooking spray
Tomatoes:
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped firm green tomato (about 2 large)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled queso fresco
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

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Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
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To prepare polenta, combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in cornmeal, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Spread mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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To prepare tomatoes, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomato and the next 5 ingredients (through garlic); saute 6 minutes or until tomato is tender. Remove from heat; stir in chopped cilantro. Spoon tomato mixture over polenta; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 425u00b0 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Polenta:, 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Polenta-Green Tomato Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Polenta-Green Tomato Gratin

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