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Polenta Fries

Polenta Fries are full of flavor from herbs and are baked to get crispy outside and tender inside. They make a great alternative to fries.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chilling time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups (600ml) vegetable stock
  • ¾ cup (120g) quick-cook polenta
  • ⅓ cup (50g) grated vegetarian parmesan or omit for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Add the stock and polenta to a pot, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, whisking, until it’s thick and pulls from the edge of the pan. Stir in the cheese, oregano, thyme and garlic powder.
  2. Lightly grease a 8x8” baking pan and pour in the mixture then spread out evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely cold.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400F / 200C.
  4. Carefully flip the tray onto a cutting board and cut the polenta into strips the size of fries/chips (or use cookie cutters for fun shapes).
  5. Place the strips onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper and brush or spray each one with oil. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and cook for a further 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden, but they won’t darken very much. Delicious fresh from the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 456mg (19%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 259IU (5%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 456mg 19%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 259IU 5%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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