Baked Polenta with Sicilian Peperonata and Olives

Baked Polenta with Sicilian Peperonata and Olives
Baked Polenta with Sicilian Peperonata and Olives
Peperonata is a mixture of bell peppers, tomatoes and onion used in Italian cooking. Chef Joseph Simone of Tosca in Hingham, Massachusetts, suggests serving this quick adaptation of one of his meatless main dishes with a salad of baby greens, sliced fresh fennel and crumbled goat cheese in a simple vinaigrette. For dessert, have baked apples with cinnamon and vanilla ice cream. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
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  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • Carbohydrate 85 g(28%)
  • Fat 27 g(41%)
  • Fiber 8 g(31%)
  • Protein 9 g(18%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(18%)
  • Sodium 165 mg(7%)
  • Calories 611

Preparation Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and arrange on prepared sheet. Bake until polenta is crusty, turning over after 7 minutes, about 14 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Add roasted peppers, olives and basil and simmer 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Arrange polenta on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

Preparation Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and arrange on prepared sheet. Bake until polenta is crusty, turning over after 7 minutes, about 14 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes. Add roasted peppers, olives and basil and simmer 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Arrange polenta on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.