Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade on Polenta Triangles
- 12 black brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata), pitted
- 9 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, well-drained, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped parsley
- Combine all ingredients in processor.
- Using on/of turns, process until finely chopped.
- Transfer to small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine whipping cream, water and salt in heavy medium saucepan.
- Bring to boil.
- Gradually whisk in cornmeal.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until polenta is thick, about 10 minutes.
- Mix in hot sauce.
- Season with pepper.
- Pour into 8-inch square glass baking dish.
- Chill until cold, about 1 hour.
- (Tapenade and polenta can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover separately and chill.)
- Cut polenta into 12 squares.
- Cut each square in half diagonally, forming 24 triangles.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat.
- Working in batches, add polenta triangles and saute until golden, adding remaining 2 tablespoons oil as necessary, about 2 minutes per side for each batch.
- Transfer polenta to paper towels; drain.
- Divide tapenade among triangles.
- Arrange on platter.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve at room temperature.
black brinecured olives, tomatoes, parsley, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, thyme, garlic, whipping cream, water, salt, yellow cornmeal, hot pepper, olive oil, parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sun-dried-tomato-tapenade-on-polenta-triangles-1020 (may not work)