Mediterranean Polenta Tart Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Polenta Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus additional, for garnish; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/2 cups instant polenta; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp dried Italian herbs; 2 None zucchini, thinly sliced; 7 oz mushrooms, sliced; 4 oz grape tomatoes, halved; 4 oz mini mozzarella balls

Servings: persons

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus additional, for garnish
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cups vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups instant polenta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried Italian herbs
2 None zucchini, thinly sliced
7 oz mushrooms, sliced
4 oz grape tomatoes, halved
4 oz mini mozzarella balls

1
For the basil sauce, process basil and garlic until well chopped. With motor running, add oil, pulsing until smooth. Add water to thin as required (about 2 tbsp).
2
Grease a 12 x 8-inch baking pan. Pour stock into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat. Add polenta and whisk for 5-6 mins until thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and herbs. Season. Spread on bottom of prepared pan. Refrigerate for 30 mins.
3
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Bake polenta for 15-20 mins, until firm. Cool for 5 mins.
4
Meanwhile, heat a grill pan on high heat. Spray zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes with no stick cooking spray. Cook zucchini and mushrooms for 1 min each side, or until grill marks appear. Add tomatoes and cook for 1 min.
5
Arrange vegetables over polenta. Top with mozzarella. Bake for 5-10 mins, until cheese has melted. Drizzle with basil sauce and garnish with additional basil leaves.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus additional, for garnish, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 cups vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Polenta Tart 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.

Mediterranean Polenta Tart

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