Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pizza Pies
Polenta is a traditional Italian dish made from cornmeal and is often used as a substitute for pasta or rice.
This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pizza Pies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add polenta, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Grease a muffin tin with olive oil. Press the polenta mixture into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup to form a crust.
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Bake the polenta crusts for 10 minutes.
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Remove the crusts from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the muffin tin.
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Fill each polenta crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
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Place the filled crusts back in the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious Mini Deep Dish Polenta Pizza Pies!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
