This Polenta with Tomato Sauce, Balsamic Onions and Feta recipe is a great appetizer option for you because you probably have all the ingredients on hand. Enjoy!
Hey, Guys
How are you today?
I’ve been very busy these past few days because I am on vacation enjoying my city with my husband and guests from Brazilian. We have visited so many tourist points in the city that I was thinking I am ready to apply for a job as a tourist guide in the city of Toronto … just kidding! Although I have visited these places so many times before, I still enjoyed going there because I love Toronto and everything it has to offer.
Today, I’m sharing with you an easy and quick recipe to serve to your guests when you don’t have much time to cook, but you still want to offer something elegant and tasty. This Polenta with Tomato Sauce, Balsamic Onions, and Feta is a great appetizer option, especially because you probably have all the ingredients on hand. I really hope you enjoy it.
What Can I Serve With This?
Polenta with Tomato Sauce, Balsamic Onions and Feta
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 17-ounce tube polenta cut into 8 (1/2-inch) slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 teaspoons homemade tomato sauce
- 2 cups vertically sliced onion
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Warm up a skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat polenta (cut into slices) with cooking spray.
- Add polenta (cut into slices) to skillet and grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Warm up a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and garlic. Sauté 15 for seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté until onion begins to soften and become tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add balsamic vinegar; cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Layer homemade tomato sauce, onion mixture, and feta evenly among polenta slices. Garnish with fresh chives.
Notes
- Feel free to use a store-bought tomato sauce if you're in a rush.
- You can use any type of onions you have on hand, from yellow onions to sweet onions.
- You can get pre-crumbled feta to quickly finish off the dish.
- To store: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: You can quickly heat everything up the microwave or toaster oven.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love polenta but I’ve actually never had it from the tube! I always make it from dry…. but I always wonder what I could do with the tube. This is such a great idea! Easy little bites that you could adapt so many ways. Love it!
That’s true, Jess! There are so many way your can adapt this recipe! Happy you like it 😉
What a great recipe! I didn’t like polenta for such a long time, then I decided to try it again recently and fell in love with it. So I am always looking for new ways to use it.
So glad you fell in love with polenta cause there are so many different ways to cook and delicious recipes, too!
This looks very tasty! I have not tried polenta in the tube! I will have to look for it.
You should try it. So delicious!
This is such a fun, bite-sized appetizer, Olivia! I love how Italian/Greek-themed the tomato topping is! Can’t wait to try these. 🙂
Thanks a lot, my dear Sarah! Hope you try it 😉
I have never made polenta before but have heard great things about it. I think I need to add this ingredient to my blog recipes 🙂
You will enjoy when you try it cause it is so delicious! So glad you stopped by 😉
Haha, I bet you would make an amazing tour guide, Olivia!! I always love it when we have visitors and we get to pretend to be tourists in our own town, it can be so much fun! I’ve only cooked with polenta once before, but I really enjoyed it and love that it is gluten free. I’ll have to pick some up next time I see it at the grocery store!
Thanks, Isa! I love being a tour guide in my city! It is fun! Thanks for stopping by 😉
Well, it’s always good to have career options, Olivia! 😉
These little appetizers sound so tasty – like a sort of posh pizza. I’ve never used polenta like this before – but it’s a great idea!
Thanks a lot, my dear Helen! Have a great day!
I feel the same about Toronto. Whenever I have friends/family visiting from the west coast I always see the city through their eyes. Fun! This dish looks great, too. I’ve never tried polenta but it’s looks tasty. Have a great weekend! 🙂
I love to see the city through their eyes, too! So fun! I am so glad you like this recipe! Thanks a lot for stopping by. Hope you have an awesome day 😉
SO glad to hear you’re having a great time exploring the city…sound like so much fun! I need to take a trip to Toronto – I hear marvelous things about the city!
These little polenta bites look amaaaaazing! I’m all about sauteed onions and feta and it’s been forever since I’ve had a fun appetizer like this. Beautiful as always, my dear!
I had a great time, Ju! It was fun 😉 You need to visit Toronto! It will be a pleasure to be your tour guide, too 😉
So glad you like this recipe! Have a wonderful day 😉
I love polenta and these little rounds look delicious! These would be great for a party!
Thanks for stopping by 😉
I hope you’re having a good time on vacation, Olivia! This dish looks fantastic! I love that you grilled the polenta. I don’t think I’ve ever come across a recipe that uses grilled polenta. Hooray for creativity! 🙂
I had a great time, Julie! Thanks for your kind compliment! So glad you like this recipe and stopped by 😉
Yay for polenta!! Great minds clearly love polenta 🙂 haha And those balsamic onions … that sounds amazing.
I hope you had a great vacation friend!
This sounds really nice. Always looking for new recipes to try. Thanks for sharing.
Simon