Grilled Polenta Rounds Make For Delicious Bites

By Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

The next time you have an outdoor gathering, make it easy and pick up a tube of store-purchased polenta. After tossing on the grill, it takes on a smoky flavor that makes for a crisp base for fresh, creamy avocado. Sprinkle with cotija cheese, and these delicious bites are a hit.

Grilled Polenta Avocado Rounds

Cook Time20 minutes
Yield10 rounds

From Sarah Lipoff, POPSUGAR Food

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tube polenta
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cotija cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Set your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. Slice the polenta into 1/2-inch rounds and place on a plate. Drizzle with the vegetable oil so the sides are coated.

  3. Place the rounds directly on grill grates and let cook 5 minutes, then turn, creating grill marks. Flip and repeat.

  4. While the rounds are grilling, mash the avocado with the salt and lemon juice, then whisk to create a smooth cream.

  5. Remove the polenta rounds and top with the avocado, evenly distributing between the polenta.

  6. Finish with a sprinkling of green onion and cotija cheese.