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Grilled Polenta And Tomatoes Caprese Recipe

	Adastraperasaparagus / All my dishes 2 years, 2 months ago This is a summery dish and a great way to use all those gorgeous tomatoes. I like to use heirloom yellow and orange varieties, but it works with any large, hearty tomato. Avoid varieties like plum or cherry tomatoes for this dish, as their shape and ... More Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:8	Adastrapera
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Ingredients

1 tube pre cooked polenta

2-3 medium tomatoes, sliced in 1/4 inch rounds

12 ounces fresh mozzarella (Not processed blocks), sliced into 1/4 inch rounds

1/2 cup basil leaves, torn or in chiffonade

1/2-3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar

salt to taste

Fresh ground black pepper for serving

Directions

Slice polenta into 1/4 inch rounds and arrange in grill pan over medium high heat. Grill until golden brown and grill marks well established, about 3 minutes. Flip polenta rounds and warm through.

While polenta is grilling, add balsamic and sugar to a saucepan and heat until vinegar solution is reduced to a syrup.

Remove polenta to a sheet pan, let stand until barely hot.

Arrange polenta, mozzarella, tomatoes in alternating slices on a platter. Garnish with basil, being sure to evenly distribute.

Season with sea salt and black pepper, drizzle all over with balsamic syrup.

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cherihannah 2 years, 2 months ago said:
I love polenta. Never had it this way. Looks great!!

trigger 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I have included polenta in my recipes and this is a great example of how wonderful it can be. I love the mozzarella and fresh tomatoes with basil a classic to cherish in the summer!
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