Dairy-Free Crispy Polenta Fries
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of these Dairy-Free Crispy Polenta Fries, a perfect appetizer or snack that's both vegan-friendly and gluten-free. Made from creamy instant polenta enriched with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder for a boost of savory flavor, these fries are baked to golden perfection for a guilt-free treat. The polenta is cooled and cut into fry-shaped pieces before crisping up in the oven, creating a crunchy exterior while maintaining a soft, tender inside. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these fries pair beautifully with your favorite dairy-free dips like marinara or aioli. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome flavor, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy polenta in a whole new way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Instant polenta
- 3 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, slowly whisk in 1 cup of instant polenta while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Reduce the heat to low, and continue to stir the polenta for 3-5 minutes, or until it becomes thick and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until fully combined.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray. Pour the cooked polenta into the dish and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
Allow the polenta to cool and set for at least 30 minutes. You can speed up this process by refrigerating it.
Once set, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush the parchment paper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Carefully remove the cooled polenta from the baking dish and cut it into fry-like shapes.
Arrange the polenta fries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each fry for even cooking.
Brush the tops of the polenta fries with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway, until the fries are golden and crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of dairy-free dip, such as marinara sauce or dairy-free aioli.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2407 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
