Fresh Tomato And Polenta Cakes Recipe

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Difficulty: 2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:
8 slices fresh tomatoes (1/2-inch thick)
8 slices ready-to-use polenta (1/2-inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano

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Directions:

Use tomatoes held at room temperature until fully ripe.

In a 2-quart microwavable baking dish arrange half the polenta rounds. Top each round with a basil leaf then a tomato slice; sprinkle tomato slices with half the salt, grated Parmesan and dried oregano, dividing evenly. Repeat layering.

Microwave on HIGH (100% power) until tomatoes are tender and polenta is heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.

Transfer to individual serving plates; garnish with arugula and a drizzle of prepared pesto or pesto oil, if desired.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 559 Calories; 2g Fat (3.6% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 120g Carbohydrate; 17g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 312mg Sodium. Exchanges: 7 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Fresh Tomato And Polenta Cakes serves/makes 4

Recipe ID: 88245

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