Grilled Chickpea Polenta Cakes with Chive Oil and Lemon Recipe

Name: Grilled Chickpea Polenta Cakes with Chive Oil and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 8 cups chicken stock or water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups polenta; 1/2 cup olive oil; Chive oil, recipe follows; Finely grated lemon zest; Finely chopped fresh chives; 1 cup chopped chives; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
8 cups chicken stock or water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups polenta
1/2 cup olive oil
Chive oil, recipe follows
Finely grated lemon zest
Finely chopped fresh chives
1 cup chopped chives
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan on the grates of the grill.
2
Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
3
Add chickpeas, stock and salt and pepper and cook until chickpeas are very soft.
4
*Transfer mixture carefully, in batches, to a blender and blend until smooth.
5
Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
6
Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly, and continue whisking until mixture begins to bubble.
7
Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture is thickened and cooked, about 30 minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Spread the mixture into a baking sheet, cover with plastic and place in the refrigerator until cold and very firm, about 4 hours.
10
When the polenta is firm, remove from the refrigerator and, using a 2-inch ring mold, cut out circles of the polenta.
11
Preheat a grill to medium-high.
12
Season the polenta circles with salt and pepper on both sides, brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
13
Remove from grill, drizzle with chive oil and garnish with lemon zest and chives.
14
Combine ingredients in a blender and blend for 5 minutes.
15
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

1830

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chickpea Polenta Cakes with Chive Oil and Lemon falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grilled Chickpea Polenta Cakes with Chive Oil and Lemon

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