Polenta Rounds With Black-eyed Pea Topping

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
43%
Polenta Rounds With Black-eyed Pea Topping
26 min.
15
119kcal

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Looking for a delightful and nutritious appetizer to impress your guests? Look no further than these scrumptious Polenta Rounds with Black-eyed Pea Topping! Perfectly vegetarian and gluten-free, this dish is a fantastic choice for any gathering, whether it’s a casual get-together or an elegant dinner party.

With a golden, crispy polenta base that is enticingly complemented by a zesty black-eyed pea topping, each bite bursts with flavor. The combination of fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and a hint of ground red pepper brings a refreshing and vibrant taste profile that sets these rounds apart from your typical starters. Plus, the addition of creamy light sour cream lends a luscious finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Quick to prepare in just 26 minutes, this recipe serves up to 15 people, making it an excellent option for entertaining without the stress. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of an antipasti platter, these Polenta Rounds are sure to please diners of all ages. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to elevate your culinary game with this crowd-pleaser that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz black-eyed peas rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream light sour
  • 16 oz sun-dried tomato polenta refrigerated cut into 6 even slices
  • 0.5 cup tomatoes diced
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Cook polenta rounds in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  2. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
  3. Wipe pan with paper towel, spray with cooking spray, and cook peas and next 4 ingredients over medium heat 3 minutes or until water evaporates.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes and 3 Tbsp. cilantro. Spoon warm black-eyed pea mixture over polenta rounds, and top evenly with sour cream.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. cilantro.
  6. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Melissa's Organic Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta.

Nutrition Facts

Calories119kcal
Protein19.84%
Fat9.84%
Carbs70.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.33
Glycemic Load
5.77
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.946521809082%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:119.27kcal
5.96%
Fat:1.48g
2.27%
Saturated Fat:0.43g
2.66%
Carbohydrates:23.75g
7.92%
Net Carbohydrates:18.02g
6.55%
Sugar:12.68g
14.08%
Cholesterol:1.34mg
0.45%
Sodium:76.15mg
3.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.7g
13.4%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.33%
Potassium:1144.95mg
32.71%
Copper:0.51mg
25.6%
Fiber:5.72g
22.9%
Folate:81.81µg
20.45%
Iron:3.49mg
19.4%
Magnesium:75.27mg
18.82%
Vitamin C:13.13mg
15.92%
Phosphorus:157.49mg
15.75%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.86%
Vitamin B3:2.92mg
14.6%
Vitamin K:14.28µg
13.6%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.05%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.59%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.04%
Vitamin A:343.67IU
6.87%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.71%
Calcium:47.46mg
4.75%
Selenium:2.52µg
3.6%
Source:My Recipes