VEGGIE-TOPPED POLENTA SLICES

Veggie-Topped Polenta Slices image

This amazing side dish recipe came from a stroke of genius when I didn't have many ingredients on hand. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 12 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook polenta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in another large skillet, saute zucchini in remaining oil until tender. Add shallots and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated., Stir in the tomatoes, basil and parsley; heat through. Serve with polenta; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges