Herbed Polenta Fries
Golden baked polenta sticks seasoned with rosemary and thyme, a comforting snack.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup instant polenta (corn‑free)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring water to a boil, stir in polenta, and cook 5 minutes until thick.
- 2
Spread the cooked polenta onto a parchment sheet, about 1/2‑inch thick.
- 3
Brush with olive oil and sprinkle rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
- 5
Cut into sticks and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15‑18 minutes until crisp.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
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