Griddled Polenta With Corn & Green Salsa
Get ready to impress your friends and family at your next barbecue with these delicious Grilled Polenta Wedges served with a zesty Avocado Salsa. The crispy charred edges of the polenta wedges perfectly complement the fresh and flavorful chunky green salsa made with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and tangy lime juice. This dish is a delightful and summery addition to any gathering, sure to be a hit with everyone!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 375g box polenta
- 398g can sweetcorn , drained
- 1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
- 50g vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese , grated
- 2 avocados , peeled and chopped into chunks
- 1 cucumber , chopped into chunks
- 4 spring onions , sliced
- small bunch coriander , leaves roughly chopped
- juice 2 limes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring 1.5 litres of water to the boil in a large saucepan. While stirring the water constantly with a wooden spoon, tip in the polenta in a steady stream. Lower the heat so the polenta isn’t spluttering too much, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins. Meanwhile, line a 40 x 30cm tray with baking parchment. Stir the corn, chilli and grated cheese into the polenta with 2 tsp salt, then spoon out onto the tray. Spread to a rough rectangle, making sure the polenta is packed tightly and there are no gaps. Cover with another sheet of baking parchment and a flat baking tray, then top with some cans or jars to press and flatten the polenta while you chill it in the fridge for at least 2 hrs, or up to a day.
- Before barbecuing, mix together the avocado, cucumber, spring onions, coriander, lime and 2 tbsp oil with seasoning.
- Heat the barbecue (or a griddle pan), trim the edges off the set polenta to neaten, then slice into 12 wedges. Brush both sides of each wedge with a little of the remaining oil and barbecue or griddle for 5 mins on each side until charred and hot through. Serve a couple of wedges per person, topped with a generous spoon of the chunky green salsa.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT25M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 473 calories
- Fat Content: 21 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 62 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 12 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.54 milligram of sodium
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