Bar-B-Q Polenta Cakes & Tomato Sauce

Name: Bar-B-Q Polenta Cakes & Tomato Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 oz. extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage; ¼ cup Grated parmesiano-reggiano cheese; ¼ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves; ¼ teaspoon ground basil; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 sweet onions, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 6 medium ripe tomatoes; 1½ cups chicken broth; 1½ cups polenta mix

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Ultimate Guide to Grilling

By Rick Browne

Published 2011

About

For a shortcut you can buy prepared polenta at your local market (usually in the natural foods section) in rolls you can cut into slices. There are several flavors available.

Ingredients

1½ cups polenta mix
1½ cups chicken broth

Side dish
Gluten-free

Method

Using a long-handled spoon, gradually stir polenta mixture into boiling broth, it will thicken and spatter. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for 5 more minutes until smooth and thick. Remove from the heat and at once spoon the polenta into a 4”x8” loaf pan which has been sprayed with non stick olive oil spray. Spread evenly with a spatula or knife. Let it stand for 30 minutes to fir