mexican polenta

Name: Mexican Polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ## MEXICAN SEASONING (PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A GLASS JAR); 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; ## OTHER INGREDIENTS; 1 - 18-oz. tube polenta (i like the sun-dried tomato and garlic), cut into 12 1/2-in. slices; - olive oil cooking spray; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh grated lime zest; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice; 1 large vidalia onion, diced; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) mexican seasoning (listed above); 1 can(s) 15.5-oz. low-sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can(s) 14.5-oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1/2 cup(s) crumbled queso fresco (2 oz.) or feta cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream or plain yogurt (opt.)

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41 Pinches

Irana Grenier

Garden Valley, CA

Updated on Sep 25, 2011

I found this recipe in a vegetarian magazine and I just love it. It's kind of a spin on tacos, but much heartier and easier to serve.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Saute

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEXICAN SEASONING (PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A GLASS JAR)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
OTHER INGREDIENTS
1 - 18-oz. tube polenta (i like the sun-dried tomato and garlic), cut into 12 1/2-in. slices
- olive oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large vidalia onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons mexican seasoning (listed above)
1 can 15.5-oz. low-sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can 14.5-oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (2 oz.) or feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (opt.)

How To Make mexican polenta

Step 1

Position broiling pan, or rack if using electric oven, 3 inches from the heat, and turn broiler to high.

Step 2

Spray polenta slices with cooking spray, and place on broiling pan or baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes per side, or until browned.
Step 3

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Add onion, and cook 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in lime juice,mexican seasoning, garlic, and lime zest. Cook 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
Step 4

Add kidney beans and tomatoes; simmer 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Step 5

Place 3 polenta slices on each plate, ladle bean mixture over top and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with sour cream or yogurt, if desired.
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