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Polenta Crostini
From EatingWell: November 1997
Though bread is a great vehicle for dips, spreads and the like, you might want to think outside the box and try crispy polenta rounds next time you're entertaining. Top these with goat cheese and pesto for a colorful and tasty appetizer.
About 16 crostini
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Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | Gluten free |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines »Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package prepared polenta
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
- Cut polenta into 1/4-inch-thick slices; pat dry.
- Brush oil over the bottom of a large cast-iron grill-pan or skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the polenta slices in batches until crusty, about 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Per crostini: 22 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 88 mg sodium; 0 mg potassium.
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Recipe Categories
- Meal/Course
- Snack
- Appetizers
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Low carbohydrate
- Diabetes appropriate
- Gluten free
- Ethnic/Regional
- Mediterranean
- American
- Servings
- 8 or more
- Total Time
- 30 minutes or less
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Publication
- November 1997
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