Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs Recipe

Name: Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basic firm polenta (see recipe), cut into 8 squares; Olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper; 3 cups canned diced tomatoes, with juice; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon roughly chopped capers; 1/4 cup roughly chopped pitted black olives; 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Large eggs, for frying

Servings: persons

Basic firm polenta (see recipe), cut into 8 squares
Olive oil
1 onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper
3 cups canned diced tomatoes, with juice
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon roughly chopped capers
1/4 cup roughly chopped pitted black olives
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Large eggs, for frying

1
Paint tops of polenta squares lightly with olive oil.
2
Heat a stovetop grill or cast-iron griddle.
3
Lay polenta top-side down and cook until nicely browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
4
Flip and brown the other side.
5
Keep warm.
6
For the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy saucepan.
7
Add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Add garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more.
9
Add tomatoes and bay leaf and simmer briskly for 5 to 8 minutes, until thickened slightly.
10
Add capers, olives and anchovies and cook for 2 minutes more.
11
Season with red pepper flakes and a little more salt if necessary.
12
On each plate, put 1 square of warm polenta and spoon sauce around it.
13
For each diner, fry 1 or 2 eggs sunny-side up in olive oil, and place on top of sauce.
14
Serve immediately.

154

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Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basic firm polenta (see recipe), cut into 8 squares, Olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced (about 1 cup), 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

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

Grilled Polenta With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Fried Eggs

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