Baked Polenta Slices with Tomatoes and Yellow Squash

Polenta slices are baked with a flavorful combination of tomatoes, squash, beans, and cheeses in this quick and easy side or main dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 157 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• olive oil as needed
• 1 (18 ounce) package prepared basil and garlic polenta
• 3 small tomatoes, sliced
• 1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch glass baking pan with olive oil.

Step 3

Slice polenta into 1/2-inch rounds and place into the prepared pan in rows. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season with oregano.

Step 4

Remove the pan from the oven. Pour sliced tomatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, squash, and green onions on top of polenta. Cover with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft and cheeses are bubbling, about 20 minutes. Serve.