Savory Polenta Bites with Herbed Gelatin Set
Golden pan-fried polenta squares topped with a tangy pickle-herb gelatin garnish.
Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 100 g polenta
- 1 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tsp Gelatin powder
- 4 finely chopped Mixed Pickles
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook polenta in 400ml water with the bouillon cube, stirring until thick, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in butter and mixed herbs; spread into a shallow dish and chill 10 minutes until firm.
- 3
Dissolve gelatin in 60ml hot water. Mix with chopped pickles and oregano; chill until just set.
- 4
Cut polenta into squares, pan-fry in oil until golden on both sides.
- 5
Top each bite with a small spoon of the pickle gelatin and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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