This spicy polenta recipe makes a delicious and easy side dish. Jalepenos, onion, tomato, green bell pepper and onion are sauteed while the polenta cooks. The polenta is mixed with sharp white cheddar and the fried vegetables are served over top. The contrast between the two is mind-numbing. The spicy hot vegetables with the texture of the cooling , creamy polenta is insanely delicious! If you’ve never eaten polenta – you have to try it! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Spicy Cheddar Polenta
(by Reeni)
1 cup Polenta
2-3 jalepenos, diced, remove the seeds for milder heat
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
vegetable/canola oil for sauteing
8 ounces shredded or cubed sharp white cheddar
Sea salt and fresh pepper
Cook polenta according to package directions. In the meantime saute the jalapenos, onion, and green pepper in a tablespoon or two of oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomato and garlic, saute until garlic is fragrant. When the polenta is cooked add the white cheddar and stir until melted. Remove from heat to a platter or bowl. Top with the sauteed vegetables.
You're the one who got me to try polenta for the first time. This looks like anotherr great way to try it!
Oh that looks so good! It's 11:15 pm and you have me wanting to eat my monitor! As for the picture, my guess would be tapioca.Stopping by from the Mom-a-licious linkathon =)
I, too, had a massive craving for polenta after seeing doggybloggy's posts (especially the one w/poached egg . . . drooooool!) This looks marvelous and I promise to use polenta, not simply cornmeal.
Did you like being the inspiration for me Thursday? :)
looks delicious and so fancy! would love to serve this for a dinner party — how fun would that be?! ~Mina