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grilled polenta with zucchini salsa
Today, we’re taking homemade polenta to a whole new level… (way beyond skipping the stuff that’s sold in the tube).…
👥 2 Servings👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●blender
- ●pan
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Grind the popcorn in a coffee grinder or high speed blender (such as a vitamix). Sift to remove the hard pieces from the soft flour (don’t skip this step or you’ll have crunchy polenta).
2
Make the polenta: In a medium saucepan, bring the corn flour, water, garlic powder, and salt to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens to a creamy consistency, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Spoon the mixture into an oiled 8x8 inch pan. Let the polenta cool completely. (I made mine a few hours in advance and let it chill in the fridge to set).
water2 cups
3
Make the salsa: mix all ingredients together except for the avocado. Chill for at least ⏱️ 2-3 hours so the raw zucchini can marinate in the lime juice and seasonings. Remove from fridge, add diced avocado, then taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt, pepper, and/or lime juice to taste. If it's too tart, add a pinch of sugar. (or see Erin's Roasted Salsa Recipe below)
diced avocadozucchini, diced small1
4
When ready to grill the polenta, slice in to 2-inch squares and brush each side with olive oil. Place on a preheated grill (I suggest using a grill pan since these are delicate). Cook each side until browned, 4-6 (or more) minutes depending on the heat of your grill. (or in my case: pan).
olive oil1 tablespoon
5
Serve with salsa
6
(optional - I served mine on top of a few handfuls of arugula).
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