Best Baked Polenta Fries Recipes

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BAKED POLENTA FRIES



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These delicious baked polenta fries can be made using tubes of prepared polenta found in the refrigerated section of local supermarkets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tubes (18 ounces each) plain prepared polenta
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Unwrap and cut each tube of polenta in half crosswise. Then cut each half lengthwise into 8 wedges.
  • Drizzle olive oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place polenta wedges on baking sheet; season with salt and pepper, and turn gently to coat with oil. Arrange wedges in a single layer.
  • Bake, turning once with a thin metal spatula, until golden and crisp, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Transfer to a shallow dish, and toss with Italian seasoning before serving.

BAKED POLENTA FRIES



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Satisfies the craving for fries without actually having to fry anything. These are so easy to make, and are great for making in advance. You can make and cut the polenta in advance, and it's only a 20 minute trip in the oven away from a great snack. This would also work for making squares or circles of polenta to use as a base for an amuse or hors d'oeuvre. Feel free to play around with the liquid- you could try with all water, all chicken broth, add some milk, etc.You could also add cheese and try adding herbs or other flavorings. This is a really easy recipe to customize. And by all means, if you have the time to use real polenta, not instant, be my guest. For this application I have not found that it makes enough of a difference to warrant the effort.

Provided by Piaqua

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup instant polenta
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Follow the directions on your box of polenta to prepare it. They should look something like this:.
  • Bring the water and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add the salt, and slowly stream in the instant polenta. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes (depending on the polenta).
  • Now transfer the polenta into a casserole or baking dish and spread to evenly coat (you should have a layer at least 1/2 " thick, but if it's thicker don't worry, you can always just cut the pieces in half later to thin them down). You can grease the dish if you want, but I never have a problem with it sticking.
  • Let cool for at least one hour and up to 2 days in the refrigerator (it will become solid and easy to work with once cooled).
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 450, remove the polenta from the dish and cut into strips that resemble fries (I like 1/2" by 1/2" and about 3" in length).
  • Place on a baking sheet and pour oil over the strips. Toss to coat and add salt or other desired seasonings at this point.
  • Cook for 20 minutes in the oven, turning once halfway through. Enjoy and eat alone or serve with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 619.7, Carbohydrate 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.4

BAKED POLENTA FRIES



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I fixed this easy dish for my dinner group and it was a hit! From Martha's "Food" cookbook

Provided by YaYa1689

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (18 ounce) tubes plain polenta
3 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt
pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450*.
  • Cut tube in half shortway, then cut the halves in half long way into 8 fry like wedges.
  • Using a non stick baking sheet with edges.
  • Drizzle the olive oil.
  • Arrange the wedges in one layer turning gently to coat.
  • Bake 25 mins, turn gently and cook 20 - 30 mins longer.
  • Turning more if you wish to be browned on all sides.
  • Drain on papertowel lined plate.
  • Toss with italian seasoning and salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1013.1, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 89.5, Carbohydrate 196.2, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 20.7

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