Pesto Polenta Bites with Tomato Bruschetta

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Basil, fresh
  • 1 pint Champagne tomatoes
  • 1 Garlic clove

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Basil pesto, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Ready made polenta roll, cut into 1/2" slices

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ready made polenta roll, cut into ½ slices
• ⅓ cup fresh basil pesto
• 1 pint champagne tomatoes (cherry or grape will work too), diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chiffoned
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat broiler to HIGH.
• In a medium bowl, add tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss everything together and set aside.
• Gently brush both sides of the polenta discs and place on a greased baking sheet.
• Broil for 7-10 minutes or until slightly browned.
• Remove from oven.
• Smear ½ teaspoon of pesto on each disc and top with fresh tomato bruschetta.
• SERVE!