Polenta cooked according to this recipe becomes unusually tasty, because unlike ordinary corn porridge in it during fresh aromatic greens and a lot of grated Parmesan When the polenta hardens, it can be fried in a pan or grilled. So it will not only acquire a more appetizing look and aroma haze, but also become a side dish that can be like a pie hold in your hand and eat, which is especially convenient if you are on nature. Nutritional value of one serving: (total 
Calories 248, total fats one 4 g., saturated fats 5 g., proteins 7 g., carbohydrates 24 g., fiber 2 g., cholesterol 17 mg., sodium 873 mg., sugar 2 g. 
Time: 2hour. 50 minutes Difficulty: easy Servings: 8 Used in recipes volumetric containers: 1 cup (tbsp.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cup (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cup (tbsp.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (st.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (st.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) – 15 ml. 1teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 1.5 tbsp. fast-cooking polenta, medium or large grinding
- 3 tbsp. water
- 2 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp chopped leaves of fresh marjoram
- 2 tbsp. l (30 gr.) Butter + optionally for lubrication mold
- 3/4 Art. grated parmesan
- 1/4 Art. olive oil for frying
Recipes with similar ingredients: polenta, corn grits, cheese Parmesan, black pepper, thyme, marjoram
Recipe preparation:
- Pour water into a medium-sized pot, salt and bring to a moderate heat to a boil. Turn down the fire slowly mix the polenta and add the pepper. Keep stirring until mixture will not start to drag out for about 3-4 minutes. Add fresh chopped greens, 2 tbsp. l (30 gr.) Butter and parmesan. Keep stirring until the polenta becomes very thick, taste and salt if necessary.
- Lubricate butter with a detachable mold with a diameter of 30 cm. and 5 cm high. Lay out a hot polenta and silicone smooth with a spatula greased with butter; Leave to cool to room temperature. Then give the desired shape and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours (polenta can also be cooked a day earlier).
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Before frying polenta on Remove it from the grill or frying pan, cut it into equal washers. Lightly grease the grill and each side of the polenta with olive oil and grill or pan until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Lay the polenta on the dish and put the appetizer just before serving.
