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Schmoo Food Polenta Fries Recipe

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Ingredients

1 tsp salt (to taste) .
barbecue sauce or ketchup, for serving .
olive oil, for pan .
1 1/2 c polenta or grits .
1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes .
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more

Directions

Step #1 Brush one 8.
Step #2 5 x 3.
Step #3 5 loaf pan with olive oil.
Step #4 Cut a piece of baking paper large enough to cover the bottom of the loaf pan with two edges folding up & over the sides of the pan.
Step #5 This will help you unmold the polenta.
Step #6 Spray or brush the parchment with olive oil.
Step #7 Set aside.
Step #8 In a medium saucepan, bring 4 c of water to a boil.
Step #9 Add the salt.
Step #10 Gradually add the polenta, whisking constantly.
Step #11 Return to a boil, lower the heat to the lowest setting & cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick, about 8 mins.
Step #12 Add 1 T olive oil & the nutritional yeast & stir well to mix.
Step #13 Pour the polenta mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
Step #14 Smooth the top this with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Step #15 Refrigerate several hrs or overnight.
Step #16 In the morning, preheat the oven to grill with the oven rack set about 5-6 inches from the broiler.
Step #17 Line a baking sheet with baking paper & brush the paper with olive oil.
Step #18 Remove the polenta from the loaf pan & set on a cutting board.
Step #19 Slice the polenta into ½” slices, then cut the slices in half to make bite-size pieces.
Step #20 Arrange the slices on the baking sheet & brush them with olive oil.
Step #21 Grill for about 10 mins, until the tops are crispy.
Step #22 Flip the slices over & grill for an extra 5 mins, until crispy & beginning to brown.
Step #23 Sprinkle top with salt if desired.
Step #24 Serve the fries with barbecue sauce or ketchup for dipping.
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