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Vegan Burst Cherry Tomato Polenta


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Ashley Melillo
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

This 30-minute vegan dish features creamy polenta infused with rich cashew cream, topped with tangy burst cherry tomatoes for a comforting yet bright meal.


Ingredients

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  • Several cups salted water
  • 1 cup polenta
  • Cashew cream (prepared by blending raw cashews and filtered water)
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Dried basil
  • Dried oregano
  • Dried parsley
  • 4 cups grape tomatoes (or tricolor or heirloom)
  • Sea salt
  • Finely chopped basil
  • Vegan parmesan

Instructions

  1. Bring several cups of salted water to a boil.
  2. Slowly whisk in one cup of polenta, whisking vigorously.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened.
  4. Stir in a generous pour of cashew cream.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan.
  6. Add minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley; cook until fragrant.
  7. Add four cups of grape tomatoes and a bit of sea salt.
  8. Cook tomatoes for 6 to 10 minutes, or until they burst open.
  9. Spoon burst tomatoes over the warm polenta.
  10. Finish with finely chopped basil and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 8