Polenta Triangles with Rosemary and Walnuts

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Polenta Triangles with Rosemary and Walnuts
45 min.
8
196kcal

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Delight in the rich, satisfying flavors of Polenta Triangles with Rosemary and Walnuts, an exquisite and gluten-free side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the creamy texture of cornmeal polenta with the delightful crunch of toasted walnuts and the aromatic earthiness of fresh rosemary, making it not only a feast for the palate but also a visual treat.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves eight, making it an ideal complement to your favorite entrees or a stand-alone snack for gatherings. The creamy, cheesy base, enhanced with savory notes from the Gruyère cheese, comes together effortlessly in a simple saucepan. Once cooled, the polenta is cut into elegant triangles and baked to perfection, ensuring each bite is warm and inviting. The richness of butter and the nutty flavor of walnuts bring a contrasting texture that elevates each serving from ordinary to extraordinary.

This dish is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that cater to gluten-free diets. With a caloric content of just 196 kcal per serving, it’s perfect for those mindful of their diet, too. Whether you serve these delightful triangles at a holiday feast or as a cozy accompaniment to a weeknight meal, they are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Dive into the world of comforting flavors with our Polenta Triangles and experience culinary bliss!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 1.5 teaspoons rosemary fresh chopped
  • 0.8 cup gruyère cheese grated
  • 2.5 cups low-salt chicken broth canned
  •  walnut halves 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted finely chopped
  • 0.7 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Butter 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Bring broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in corn meal. Reduce heat to medium and whisk constantly until mixture thickens, about 6 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; stir until cheese melts. Stir in chopped walnuts and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer polenta to prepared dish; using buttered knife, spread evenly. Cool until polenta is firm, at least 1 hour.
  5. Line baking sheet with foil.
  6. Cut polenta into 8 wedges.
  7. Transfer wedges, bottom side up, to prepared sheet. Dot wedges with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
  8. Place 1 walnut half in center of each wedge. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  9. Preheat oven to 350?F.
  10. Bake polenta until heated through, about 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal
Protein14.96%
Fat62.19%
Carbs22.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.81
Glycemic Load
5.86
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.6721739399692%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:196.42kcal
9.82%
Fat:13.96g
21.48%
Saturated Fat:5.73g
35.81%
Carbohydrates:11.54g
3.85%
Net Carbohydrates:9.83g
3.57%
Sugar:0.53g
0.59%
Cholesterol:24.9mg
8.3%
Sodium:144.91mg
6.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.56g
15.12%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.1%
Phosphorus:151.87mg
15.19%
Calcium:136.79mg
13.68%
Copper:0.18mg
9.15%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.9%
Magnesium:30.35mg
7.59%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.15%
Fiber:1.71g
6.84%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.64%
Vitamin A:250.44IU
5.01%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.77%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.73%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.68%
Iron:0.77mg
4.3%
Selenium:2.98µg
4.26%
Potassium:147.82mg
4.22%
Folate:12.66µg
3.16%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.93%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.69%
Source:Epicurious