Crispy Baked Polenta

Serves: 4 people

Prep time:  40 minutes

Ingredients

·         1 White onion (diced)

·         200g Polenta

·         3 Garlic cloves (roughly chopped)

·         1 litre vegetable stock

·         1 tbsp Poppy seeds or Chia seeds

·         Pinch of salt

·         Parsley to garnish

Method

1.     Preheat the oven to 180c. Place baking sheet in a small, deep tray.

2.     Place a pan on medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Fry onion for a couple of minutes then add garlic. Once the garlic starts to brown, remove from heat and add to a blender.

3.     Add vegetable stock and blend until well combined.

4.     In a pot add the polenta, vegetable stock and a pinch of salt and bring to boil. Stir constantly and lower to simmer.

5.     The polenta should begin to thicken after about 5 minutes. Stir in seeds then once the liquid has properly dissolved, transfer into baking tray.

6.     Bake in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes until the top is nice and crisp. Let cool for 5 minutes then cut into squares.

7.     Garnish with parsley to serve.