Polenta Bites with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Polenta Bites with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
45 min.
24
63kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests and cater to various dietary needs? Look no further than these scrumptious Polenta Bites with Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts! Not only are they gluten-free, but they also bring together an exquisite medley of flavors and textures that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The creamy richness of soft blue cheese perfectly complements the sweetness of grape tomatoes, while the toasted pine nuts add a satisfying crunch. Fresh basil and green onions elevate the dish with aromatic herbs, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Each bite is a delightful explosion of taste that makes these bites ideal for any occasion—from elegant dinner parties to casual gatherings.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and a yield of 24 delicious polenta tarts, these bites are as easy to make as they are to eat. They can even be prepared a day in advance, making your entertaining stress-free. Serve them warm from the oven—or even at room temperature—as a delightful starter or snack. Indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of this eye-catching and flavorful appetizer that your guests will be raving about long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese blue soft cut into 24 cubes (such as Saga )
  • tablespoons basil fresh thinly sliced
  • 12  grape tomatoes quartered
  • tablespoons green onion thinly sliced
  • cups low-salt chicken broth 
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Lightly butter 24 mini muffin cups (each about 1 3/4 inches in diameter with 1/2-inch-high sides).
  2. Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook until mixture is very thick, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan. Season with salt.
  4. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons hot polenta into each muffin cup. Using back of spoon, pack polenta firmly into cups. Using finger, make indentation in center of each polenta tart for filling. Chill until cold and set, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Using tip of knife, lift polenta tarts from pan.
  6. Transfer tarts, indented side up, to prepared baking sheet.
  7. Place 1 blue cheese cube in each indentation.
  8. Sprinkle green onion and pine nuts over cheese. Top each tart with 2 tomato quarters.
  9. Bake until cheese is melted and polenta is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer tarts to platter; sprinkle with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein19.69%
Fat41.69%
Carbs38.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.81
Glycemic Load
3
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7421739088452%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.46kcal
3.17%
Fat:3g
4.62%
Saturated Fat:1.25g
7.83%
Carbohydrates:6.25g
2.08%
Net Carbohydrates:5.48g
1.99%
Sugar:0.43g
0.48%
Cholesterol:5.4mg
1.8%
Sodium:109.77mg
4.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.19g
6.38%
Phosphorus:66.52mg
6.65%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.62%
Calcium:52.7mg
5.27%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.67%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.44%
Vitamin K:3.51µg
3.34%
Magnesium:12.67mg
3.17%
Selenium:2.21µg
3.16%
Fiber:0.78g
3.11%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.88%
Vitamin A:141.38IU
2.83%
Copper:0.05mg
2.55%
Potassium:88.1mg
2.52%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.51%
Iron:0.37mg
2.06%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.91%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.89%
Vitamin C:1.34mg
1.63%
Folate:5.5µg
1.38%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.21%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious