Polenta with Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Polenta with Fresh Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3/4 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked; 4 tsp. olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 Tbsp. lime juice Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09; 1 Tbsp. chopped jalapeno pepper; 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked
4 tsp. olive oil, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1-1/2 cups chopped tomatoes King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 Tbsp. lime juice Safeway 3 ct For $1.00 thru 02/09
1 Tbsp. chopped jalapeno pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Bring water to boil in large saucepan.
2
Stir in garlic.
3
Gradually add cereal; cook 1 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Spread into greased 8-inch square pan; cover.
6
Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
7
Cut into 4 (4-inch) squares; cut each square diagonally into quarters to form 4 triangles.
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(You should have a total of 16 triangles.)
9
Heat 2 tsp.
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of the oil in large nonstick skillet.
11
Add 8 of the polenta triangles; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
12
Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
13
Repeat with remaining 2 tsp.
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oil and polenta triangles.
15
Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until melted.
16
Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients.
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Serve over polenta.

249

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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: 3 cups water, 1 clove garlic, minced, 3/4 cup creamy wheat (enriched farina) hot cereal (1-minute, 2-1/2-minute or 10-minute cook time), uncooked, 4 tsp. olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Polenta with Fresh Tomato Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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 with Fresh Tomato Salsa

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