Trader Joe’s Polenta Tube Recipe
Trader Joe's Polenta Tube Recipe is a quick and easy vegetarian meal that combines creamy polenta with savory sautéed vegetables. The recipe is highly adaptable and can be customized to your liking by using your favorite vegetables and herbs. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge or freezer for future meals. Pre-cooked polenta tubes can be found at specialty grocery stores or online, including at Trader Joe's.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Frying pan or skillet
- Spoon or fork to mix and toss the vegetables
- Herbs stripper or scissors to chop herbs optional
Ingredients
- 1 tube pre-cooked polenta (from Trader Joe's)
- Assorted vegetables (such as mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell pepper)
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the assorted vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a frying pan or skillet over medium heat, add some olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and diced onion until fragrant and softened, around 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sliced vegetables to the pan and toss them until they are coated in the garlic and onion mixture. Cook for around 5-7 minutes or until they are softened and cooked through.
- While the vegetables are cooking, slice the polenta tube into rounds.
- In another frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat, add some olive oil and sear the polenta rounds until they are golden brown and crispy, around 2-3 minutes on each side.
- To serve, place the polenta rounds on a plate or platter and top with the sautéed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe uses pre-cooked polenta tubes, which can be found at specialty grocery stores or online. They make the dish come together quickly and easily.
- While this recipe includes mushrooms, zucchini, and red bell pepper, you can use any vegetables you prefer or have on hand. You can also adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your taste.
- To ensure that the vegetables cook evenly and quickly, it's important to slice them thinly. This will also help them to sauté faster and absorb more flavor.
- To achieve a crispy exterior and creamy interior, it's important to sear the polenta rounds in a hot skillet with butter or oil. Be sure not to overcook them, or they may become mushy.
- While the sautéed vegetables and seared polenta rounds can be stored separately in the fridge for a day or two, it's best to assemble the dish right before serving to ensure that the polenta remains crispy and the vegetables retain their fresh flavor.