Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 polenta bites

Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 Roma tomato

seeded and diced

¼ cup diced red onion

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 ½ tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 (16 ounce) tube polenta

cut into 1/2-inch rounds

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine black beans tomato onion jalapeno cilantro lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Lay polenta rounds on a clean work surface and brush the tops with olive oil. Flip the rounds over and brush the other side with olive oil. Lightly season one side.

Step 4

Grill polenta rounds for 5 minutes. Using a spatula flip them over and grill for 5 minutes longer. Top with black bean salsa just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Polenta Bites with Black Bean Salsa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 124.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.6g 9%

Carbohydrates: 18.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 3.6g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 220.3IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 37.7mcg 9%

Calcium: 22.9mg 2%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 21.9mg 8%

Potassium: 226.1mg 6%

Sodium: 689.3mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 32.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.