Polenta Rounds With Caramelized Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

2

(16-oz.) pkg. polenta, cut into 32 round slices

2

tablespoons purchased Italian salad dressing

2

teaspoons butter

1/3

cup chopped onion

1/3

cup diced green bell pepper

1/3

cup diced red bell pepper

1

tablespoon brown sugar

2

teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano

1/4

teaspoon salt

4

oz. (1 cup) finely shredded white Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place polenta rounds on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Brush each with salad dressing. Set aside.

Melt butter in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, brown sugar, oregano and salt. Cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Top each polenta round with rounded 1/2 teaspoon vegetable mixture.

Bake at 400°F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Immediately sprinkle each with Cheddar cheese. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

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