Polenta-Greens Cake with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa Recipe

Name: Polenta-Greens Cake with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 2 large cloves garlic, peeled; 1 cup polenta; 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen mixed greens; Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional; Pepper vinegar, optional; 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 2 15-oz. cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 4 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup polenta
1 16-oz. pkg. frozen mixed greens
Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional
Pepper vinegar, optional
4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 15-oz. cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes

1
To make Polenta Cake: Coat 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
2
Steam onion and garlic in steamer basket 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
3
Set aside.
4
Bring 3 cups lightly salted water to a boil.
5
Stir in polenta, and cook 5 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring often.
6
Set aside.
7
Cook frozen greens according to package directions.
8
Drain, and squeeze dry.
9
Mash garlic in large bowl; stir in polenta, greens, and onion, and season with salt and pepper.
10
Spread in prepared pie plate.
11
Cover with foil and chill 2 hours.
12
To make Salsa: Combine all ingredients in bowl.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Cut Polenta Cake into 6 wedges.
15
Coat skillet with cooking spray.
16
Over medium heat, saute wedges 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until heated through and crispy at edges.
17
Transfer to plates, and top with Salsa.
18
Sprinkle with cilantro and vinegar, if desired.

180

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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: 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups), 2 large cloves garlic, peeled, 1 cup polenta, 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen mixed greens, and more.

Yes, Polenta-Greens Cake with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Polenta-Greens Cake with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

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