Best Grilled Polenta Bites With Black Bean Salsa Recipes

GRILLED POLENTA

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups quick cooking polenta, medium or coarse-grain
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped marjoram leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil, for grilling or pan searing

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the water and the salt to just a boil. Reduce the heat, slowly whisk in the polenta and season with pepper. Continue to whisk until the mixture starts to tighten up, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fresh chopped herbs, 2 tablespoons of the butter and the Parmesan. Continue to stir until well combined and very thick, taste for seasoning adjustment.
Liberally butter a 10-inch springform pan on the bottom and about 2-inches up the side. Pour in the hot polenta and with a rubber spatula, rubbed with butter, smooth out the top. Set aside to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to set. (This can also be done up to 1 day ahead.)
Preheat a grill to medium.
When ready to grill, or pan fry, remove the polenta from the pan and cut it into equal pie shapes or cut circles with a biscuit cutter. Lightly oil a grill, brush each side of the polenta with olive oil and grill or pan sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Arrange the polenta on a serving platter and serve hot.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

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Black bean salsa with mango gives this dish a Mexican taste without too much heat. I like to slice the chicken and serve it over a long grain and wild rice mix. -Terri Clouse, Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
BLACK BEAN SALSA:
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 mango, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1-2 hours. Reserve remaining marinade for basting. In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients; toss to combine. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 4 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED POLENTA BITES WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

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Grilled polenta rounds are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with a fresh salsa for a light and refreshing appetizer in the hot summer months.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
¼ cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) tube polenta, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine black beans, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Lay polenta rounds on a clean work surface and brush the tops with olive oil. Flip the rounds over and brush the other side with olive oil. Lightly season one side.
Grill polenta rounds for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, flip them over and grill for 5 minutes longer. Top with black bean salsa just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 689.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g