Baked Polenta Fries with Spicy Marinara Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    322 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Polenta Fries with Spicy Marinara Sauce

Crispy baked polenta fries with spicy marinara sauce are the perfect alternative to french fries!

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Ingredients

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Baked Polenta Fries

  • 2 cups almond milk or milk of choice, unsweetened
  • 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 1/2 cups polenta quick cooking
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Spicy Marinara Sauce

  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes petite
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes use more or less depending on how spicy you want the sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Baked Polenta Fries

  1. In a large saucepan bring the vegetable broth and cashewmilk to a boil.
  2. Once the liquid is boiling add in the salt and quick cooking polenta. Whisk the polenta constantly for about 5 minutes or until it is thick and the liquid is absorbed. Whisk in the dried basil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  3. Spray a quarter sheet pan or 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray then pour in the polenta, smoothing it into an even single layer.
  4. Cover the polenta and refrigerate until it is firm, at least an hour or up to overnight.When the polenta is firm, preheat your oven to 450° F.
  5. Line a half baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the polenta into fry shapes (about 1/2-3/4 inch in width) then place each fry on the parchment lined baking sheet. Spray or brush the fries with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  6. Place the fries on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip over to the other side and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
  7. Serve with the spicy marinara sauce.

Spicy Marinara Sauce

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot add in the diced onion and garlic and stir around for about 3 minutes or until the onion has softened.
  2. Add in the red wine and cook for another 2 minutes. Add in the tomatoes and the remaining ingredients and stir everything together.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve the desired amount with the polenta fries.
  4. Cool the remaining sauce completely then pour into a freezer safe container and freeze for another time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1264mg (53%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 322kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1264mg 53%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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