Baked Polenta with Sicilian Peperonata and Olives
- Nonstick olive oil spray
- 6 1/2-inch-thick slices prepared basil- and garlic-flavored polenta roll
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 7- to 7.25-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Preheat oven to 500F.
- Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and arrange on prepared sheet.
- Bake until polenta is crusty, turning over after 7 minutes, about 14 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and saute 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and vinegar and cook until tomatoes soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add roasted peppers, olives and basil and simmer 2 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Arrange polenta on plates.
- Spoon sauce over and serve.
nonstick olive oil spray, garlic, olive oil, red onion, tomatoes, red wine vinegar, red peppers, olives, fresh basil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-polenta-with-sicilian-peperonata-and-olives-5664 (may not work)