Fried Polenta
Ingredients
The polenta
-
4
cups
water
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
cup
polenta
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
For frying
For garnish
-
⅓
cup
vegan Parmesan cheese
-
¼
cup
chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Grease a 9X9-inch baking pan with olive oil.
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add salt, and whisk in the polenta, stirring until absorbed.
- Stir in an additional cup of water, garlic powder, and olive oil, then simmer until thickened.
- Pour the polenta into the prepared pan and smooth it out, allowing it to cool to room temperature.
- Heat canola oil in a pot to 375°F.
- Once cooled, cut the polenta into strips about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick.
- Fry the polenta strips for about 3 minutes, flipping them every 30 seconds.
- Remove the fried polenta and place it on paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with vegan Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 servings
Calories
211
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
34g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
399mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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