POLENTA & MUSHROOM TART

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This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar

Provided by Katy Gilhooly

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

25g butter , plus extra for greasing
850ml vegetable stock
200g quick-cook polenta
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves finely chopped
500g chestnut mushrooms , halved
small bunch thyme , leaves only
2 tbsp olive oil
125g ball mozzarella , drained
large handful rocket
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Grease and line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Bring the stock to the boil in a large saucepan, then slowly pour in the polenta, whisking all the time. Bring it to the boil and bubble for 8 mins, whisking continuously. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, butter, rosemary and plenty of seasoning. Spread the polenta over the lined tray and bake for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, mix the mushrooms with the thyme and some seasoning. Heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan and fry the mushrooms in a couple of batches until golden. Tear the mozzarella into pieces and pat dry with kitchen paper. Top the baked polenta with the mushrooms and mozzarella, then bake again for 10 mins or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Scatter the rocket over the tart and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium