Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade On Polenta Triangles

Serves: 6

Clarabelle Lynch

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

63

Sweetness

43

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.25 cups

Water

2 tbsps

Tomato Paste

1.25 cups

Whipping Cream

3 tsp

Salt

4 tbsps

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

For Tapenade: Combine all ingredients in processor

2

Using on/of turns, process until finely chopped

3

Transfer to small bowl

4

Season with salt and pepper

5

Combine all ingredients in processor

6

Using on/of turns, process until finely chopped

7

Transfer to small bowl

8

Season with salt and pepper

9

For Polenta: Combine whipping cream, water and salt in heavy medium saucepan

10

Bring to boil

11

Gradually whisk in cornmeal

12

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until polenta is thick, about 10 minutes

13

Mix in hot sauce

14

Season with pepper

15

Pour into 8-inch square glass baking dish

16

Chill until cold, about 1 hour

17

(Tapenade and polenta can be made 1 day ahead

18

Cover separately and chill

19

) Cut polenta into 12 squares

20

Cut each square in half diagonally, forming 24 triangles

21

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat

22

Working in batches, add polenta triangles and sauté until golden, adding remaining 2 tablespoons oil as necessary, about 2 minutes per side for each batch

23

Transfer polenta to paper towels; drain

24

Divide tapenade among triangles

25

Arrange on platter

26

Garnish with parsley

27

Serve at room temperature

28

Combine whipping cream, water and salt in heavy medium saucepan

29

Bring to boil

30

Gradually whisk in cornmeal

31

Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until polenta is thick, about 10 minutes

32

Mix in hot sauce

33

Season with pepper

34

Pour into 8-inch square glass baking dish

35

Chill until cold, about 1 hour

36

(Tapenade and polenta can be made 1 day ahead

37

Cover separately and chill

38

) Cut polenta into 12 squares

39

Cut each square in half diagonally, forming 24 triangles

40

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat

41

Working in batches, add polenta triangles and sauté until golden, adding remaining 2 tablespoons oil as necessary, about 2 minutes per side for each batch

42

Transfer polenta to paper towels; drain

43

Divide tapenade among triangles

44

Arrange on platter

45

Garnish with parsley

46

Serve at room temperature