Snack

Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto is for Snack.

Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto takes 5 minutes to cook.

Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto are:

1 tube (8 ounces) precooked polenta
2 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste
2 tablespoons pesto
pine nuts (optional)

Here is how you make Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto:

Slice the polenta into 12 equal rounds. In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese and sun-dried tomato paste together until smooth. Heat a nonstick saute pan or flat griddle over moderate heat. Coat with nonstick spray. Once the pan is hot, cook the polenta on each side for one minute.Remove the rounds from the pan and place on a serving platter. Spread the pesto and goat cheese on top (one or both--your choice).Garnish with pine nuts if desired (calories not included). Makes 12 polenta rounds.

The nutritional information for Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 41.4

• Total Fat: 2.3 g
• Cholesterol: 2.3 mg
• Sodium: 95.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 3.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 1.5 g