GRILLED POLENTA BITES WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa image

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