Grilled Polenta Rounds with Avocado Salsa
Elevate your appetizer game with these Grilled Polenta Rounds with Avocado Salsa—a vibrant, gluten-free option that's both delicious and easy to prepare! Perfectly golden polenta rounds, crisped to perfection on a hot grill pan, serve as the ideal base for a creamy, zesty avocado salsa packed with fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and a hint of lime. This quick 25-minute recipe (15 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook) combines simple pantry staples like garlic powder and red pepper flakes for a dish that’s equal parts satisfying and sophisticated. Whether you’re hosting a patio dinner or looking for a healthy snack, this flavorful recipe is sure to delight. Serve warm and watch these bite-sized delights disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 unit Polenta tube
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 large Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Slice the polenta tube into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside.
Heat a grill pan or regular skillet over medium heat and coat it lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the polenta rounds on the pan and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden and crispy. Remove from heat and keep warm.
To make the avocado salsa, dice the avocados and place them in a mixing bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters and finely dice the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the avocado.
Chop the cilantro and add it to the avocado mixture.
Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture, then sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes. Gently stir to combine.
Place the grilled polenta rounds on a serving platter and spoon the avocado salsa generously on top of each round.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.5 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1944 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2491 mg | 53% | |
*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.
