Grilled feta polenta with rocket and chilli oil

Recipes / Vegetarian

Here is a vegetarian option for the family barbecue that everyone will love.

Recipe «Grilled feta polenta with rocket and chilli oil» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 30 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1L water, Pinch of salt, 170g polenta, 125ml thickened cream, 200g feta, crumbled , 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, 125ml olive oil, 2 tsp mild chilli powder , 1 garlic clove, crushed, Olive oil, to grease, 120g baby rocket leaves.

Ingredients:

  • 1L water 
  • Pinch of salt 
  • 170g polenta 
  • 125ml thickened cream 
  • 200g feta, crumbled 
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 
  • 125ml olive oil 
  • 2 tsp mild chilli powder 
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed 
  • Olive oil, to grease 
  • 120g baby rocket leaves 

Instructions

  1. Place water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Add polenta in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes or until mixture is thick. Add cream and cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until mixture is thick. Remove from heat and stir in feta and rosemary. Pour into a non-stick slab pan and smooth the surface. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours or until set.
  2. Meanwhile, to make the chilli oil, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chilli powder and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug. Season with salt.
  3. Preheat barbecue or chargrill on high. Cut polenta into 6 pieces. Brush lightly with olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until brown and heated through.
  4. Place polenta on serving plates and top with rocket leaves. Drizzle with chilli oil and serve immediately.