Grilled Polenta

By hansonkw

Polenta Loaded With herbs and seasoning

Ingredients

• 1 Tbl chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup EVOO
• 2 Tbl minced fresh basilor 2 tspdried basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbl fresh oregano minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/3 cup choppen seeded tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 Tbl minced jalapenos optional

Preparation

Step 1

In larg heavy sauce pan saute shallots and pepper in oil until tender. Add the basil, garlic, and oregano, cook 1 min longer. Stir in wine, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil. Slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir with a wooden for 15 or 20 min or until polenta pulls away cleanly from side of pan. spread in 9-in square baking dish coated with cooking spray. cool to room temperature
Cut into serving size pieces and grill or saute in evoo until they are slightly browned or crispy