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5.0 from 6 votes

Grilled Polenta Rounds with Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

This simple and healthy appetizer is always a hit at parties!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American , International , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALSA:
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 ear sweet corn kernels removed from cob
  • 2 avocados pit and skin removed, diced
  • 2 to matoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 small jalapeño seeds removed and minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Polenta Rounds:
  • 1 16-ounce tube prepared polenta
  • olive oil for brushing polenta

Instructions

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  1. 1. To make the salsa, combine black beans, avocado, corn, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  2. 2. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Slice prepared polenta into rounds and lightly brush both sides with olive oil. Place polenta rounds on the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes or until rounds have grill marks. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove grill.
  3. 3. Top polenta rounds with salsa and serve immediately.
  4. Note-the polenta rounds are good served warm or at room temperature. You can pick them up and eat them with your hands, but it gets a little messy. We usually use a plate and fork!