Cuke-a-Mato Broiled Polenta

Polenta slices are topped with a deliciously seasoned mixture of diced Roma tomatoes and seedless cucumber, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) tube polenta, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, diced
• 1 cup diced seedless cucumber
• 1 (10 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven broiler. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Line the prepared pan with the polenta slices; set aside. Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, and olives in a large bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, basil, and salt and pepper to taste; mix. Spoon this topping over the polenta slices, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Broil in preheated oven until the polenta is hot, and the cheese is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.