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Pesto and Goat Cheese Polenta Bites

Delicious!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine All-American, Italian
Keyword goat cheese, honey, lemon, polenta
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 18 oz roll organic polenta roll or homemade polenta
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 jar basil pesto or homemade basil pesto
  • 4 ounces honey goat cheese or goat cheese of your choice
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh grated lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, set aside.
  • Cut polenta into 10 to 12 rounds or shapes of your choice.
  • Pan fry polenta rounds in olive oil until golden browned on both sides.
  • (5 to 8 minutes per side on medium heat)
  • Season with salt and pepper. Drain on paper towels.
  • Place polenta rounds on parchment/foil lined baking sheet.
  • Top each polenta round with a 1/2 teaspoon basil pesto.
  • Top pesto with a small amount (1 teaspoon) honey goat cheese.
  • Bake at 375° for 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.