POLENTA WITH PEPPERS

Polenta With Peppers image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 20m

Yield 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 orange pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
8 ounces quick-cooking polenta
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Baby basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

Whisk together oil, vinegars and salt and pepper. Add peppers and shallot. Set aside to marinate.
Cook polenta according to package directions and stir in the cream and butter at the end. Season with salt and pepper. Immediately pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Set aside to set and cool.
Cut rounds of polenta with a cookie cutter. Top with peppers and a basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 85 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams