- PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 30 MINUTES
- MAKES 20 CROSTINI
- SERVING SIZE: 2 CROSTINI
- PRINT/SAVE RECIPE
This polenta crostini recipe is one of my go-tos for quick and filling appetizer or snack. It is very easy to make, and a great reason to keep premade, tube-style polenta on hand, which I always do.
By Darshana Thacker Wendel,Dec 18, 2017
INGREDIENTS
POLENTA CROSTINI
- 2 (18-ounce) packages pre-cooked, tube-style polenta
- 1 small tomato, cut into ¼-inch dice (1 cup)
- 1 small wedge of onion, cut into ¼-inch dice (¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
CHICKPEA PESTO
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (3/4 cup)
- 1 cup packed fresh basil
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To make Polenta Crostini, slice the polenta on the bias into ½-inch thick slices. Arrange the polenta slices on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until light brown around the edges.
- In a bowl, mix together the tomato, onion, and basil; set aside.
- To make Chickpea Pesto, combine the chickpeas, basil, garlic, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste into the bowl of a food processor and pulse into a smooth, spreadable texture.
- To serve, spread pesto over each polenta slice, then top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Per serving (2 crostini): 128 calories, 22 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g protein, 5.3 g total fat, 2.7 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 317 mg sodium, 2.9 g fiber, 1.7 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.