Sesame And Orange Polenta Balls With Sautéed Vegeta

Name: Sesame And Orange Polenta Balls With Sautéed Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp sesame seeds; 3 None oranges, 2 squeezed, 1 zested; 150 g polenta flour; 6 tbsp olive oil; 400 g green beans, trimmed; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 bunch spring onions, finely chopped; 4 stems sage leaves, rinsed; 1 tin (425ml) black beans, rinsed; 500 ml water

Servings: persons

1
In a saucepan, dry roast the sesame seeds and set aside. Mix the juice of the 2 oranges with 2 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the polenta, simmer over a gentle heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to swell for 5 mins. Add 1 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of roasted sesame seeds and stir. Leave to cool.
2
Cook the green beans in boiling water for 7-8 minutes. Drain then set aside. Then split the polenta mix into 20 round balls.
3
Add 3 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Fry the sage leaves until just crispy then place on paper towels. Now roast the polenta balls in the hot sage oil over a medium heat, turning, until golden brown.
4
Heat an additional 2 tbsp of olive oil in the pan and fry the tomatoes and garlic. Add the green beans and the black beans, season and heat through briefly. Sprinkle with the orange zest, remaining sesame seeds, sage and spring onions. Gently stir together.
5
To serve, place the vegetables on the plate and top with the polenta balls.

619

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3 tbsp sesame seeds, 3 None oranges, 2 squeezed, 1 zested, 150 g polenta flour, 6 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame And Orange Polenta Balls With Sautéed Vegetables falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

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Sesame And Orange Polenta Balls With Sautéed Vegetables

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